THX for posting some details on your new setup, Steve. I am interested in knowing more about the 80mm scope. (And the 6 inch refractor, AND the mount, as well.) I saw Beevo's new Meade 80mm AP scope up at Stan Gorodenski's, and think I may try to get one, so I am interested in comparisons. There seems to be a lot of new equipment in that size lately. Also there has been ongoing discussion about the merits (or lack thereof) of the various Chinese scopes, APO vs. doublets, etc. etc. (Don't wanna get any arguments going here about all THAT!, haha) I think the 80 mm size would make a nice portable scope (with an appropriate mount, of course) plus a good "piggyback" scope for photos and/or guiding of the main scope (10 inch LX200 in my case...) Hope to hear more at the meeting on Friday.... Cheers, Gene Lucas (17250) Note: I had to repost this one -- again -- da net nanny got me for forgetting to trim off Steve's original...darn! Steve Coe wrote: Howdy all; Well, I have a new scope and I am very pleased. -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.