I recently looked through an 8" XLT and was impressed to say the least. It is with that memory I have considered getting the 11" It's the same weight as my current tube so it should make no difference on the mounting. Beevo -----Original Message----- From: az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Richard Harshaw Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:43 PM To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Celestron OTA I've owned a C-8, have done viewing through several C-14's, and own a C-11 currently. I think the C-11 is the best of the group, IMHO. Richard Harshaw Cave Creek, AZ -----Original Message----- From: az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bill VanOrden Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 5:05 PM To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [AZ-Observing] Celestron OTA I am considering getting a new OTA for my scope. I am leaning towards the 11" Celestron. Any thoughts Pro or Con? Beevo -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.