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Hi Eric.
Because of the trusses my 12inch lightbridge fits in the back seat of my old ford falcon sedan. I buckle them in like two people in the back seat. The mirror tube and base do not fit in the boot as they are too tall.
The push-to action is smooth, but I have added weights to the mirror tube so that the altitude brake is not required. I'm not 100% sure why it isn't better balanced out of the box?
The previous owner replaced the finder with a telrad, replaced the focuser with a 2 speed and added bobs knobs.
I collimate before each session, as it only takes a minute or two. Collimation is definitely required after re-assembly.
The 12'' shows the brighter galaxies from my light polluted back yard- e.g. Cent A and Sombrero. But I expect it would only be a slight improvement over your 10inch?
You have a good dilemma.
All the best.
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