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Old 25-04-2011, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Gem View Post
I do agree Steve that a bigger scope and mount would be great, but I need to think in terms of what gets the most use. Living in town, I will be just moving it in and out of the house on most week nights with the kids. Then on weekends, it needs to be easily put into the boot of a Camry. My 10inch f/5.6 dob doesn't fit (and hence is still in QLD and not with me!). I don't want to make the mistake of getting something big or heavy and then not using it much.
I also don't want to go too small on the aperture after having many long nights of observing through the 10 inch in dark Narrabri skies - a 6 inch would disappoint me I think... It all seems to be a balancing act!!
I have the same size Dob and it fits across the back seat in my camry
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