[RussellH]

Thanks guys.

This may be my lack of understanding, but I don’t know why they just don’t build them all with more back focus these days, and throw in an e tension tube to use if needed to keep the eyepieces at the correct distance. Is there an option to just fit low-profile focusers to increase back focus?

I think all astronomy retailers need to overhaul their shops. With Atrophotograohy being so accessible these days, i think every scope and affected accessory should state their backfocus distances. Also a side issue but every item should state their mounted weight, so the impact on loading up your mount can be calculated, since there are so many extras you can throw on these days.