AEAJR
30-10-2017, 05:47 AM
A friend has approached me for advice on a Meade Lightbridge 12" Truss Dob. I have never seen or used one. I am a member of an astronomy club but have not seen one at the field.
Searches did not turn up much so I thought I would reach out here to get some feedback. The scope is about US $900 new.
Good Scope? Recommended?
Bad Scope? Problems?
He wants a truss or collapsible so I figure it is this, the ES Lightweights or the Skywatcher collapsible.
I own an Orion XT8 Intelliscope so that is my reference model. I have read a lot about Orion, Skywatcher and Zhumell Dobs and a little on Explore Scientific. Have not read much on Meade.
Any experience or advice would be appreciated.
Searches did not turn up much so I thought I would reach out here to get some feedback. The scope is about US $900 new.
Good Scope? Recommended?
Bad Scope? Problems?
He wants a truss or collapsible so I figure it is this, the ES Lightweights or the Skywatcher collapsible.
I own an Orion XT8 Intelliscope so that is my reference model. I have read a lot about Orion, Skywatcher and Zhumell Dobs and a little on Explore Scientific. Have not read much on Meade.
Any experience or advice would be appreciated.