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Originally Posted by MortonH
Thanks. The Chinese scopes are continually closing the gap on the premium scopes, but the gap is still there. Was a bit unfair to compare the Skywatcher to a 20-year-old Intes. I'm sure the current Intes Micro scopes would still have an edge. If only someone would sell me their M603  |
Morton,
Those 1980's/1990's Intes scopes usually have exceptional optics. I am sure with mirror recoats it would outperform the Skywatcher, although probably not by a huge amount due to the improvements in corrector coating technology, over the past 20 years. At high power under good conditions it also should come out slightly ahead, as a lunar / planetary scope.
Depending on your need for 2" eyepieces and accessories it's probably easier to sell both and go with a new Intes Micro as you suggest. Of course there are still the 9" AP maks which I here are pretty good too
Cheers
John B