[Paul Haese]

I normally prefer to make a decision of buying equipment based on previous experience but in this instance I don't have any base line to work from.

I am looking at buying an AOX for my STXL 11002 and it will be used on my RC12.

I get fairly good seeing generally and that does currently contribute to how sharp my images appear. However as pointed out to me last night (that I am a bit more than obsessive compulsive about image perfection), I am wondering if an AO will in fact provide greater results over and above what I get now. I really want to produce sharper images with tighter stars and as I understand it good seeing really makes these units achieve good results.

I am looking for opinions from both people who use these pieces of kit and from those that have done the research and have an opinion either way.

So please let me know if it is worth the not inconsiderable cost of an AOX.