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Old 14-10-2013, 08:55 PM
noeyedeer (Matt)
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Originally Posted by Redshift13 View Post
I'm also considering a 10" dob as my first scope... but still being very new to all things astro, would you mind elaborating on the advantages of a solid tube (vs a truss design, I presume)?
collimation holds considerably better then a truss design. easier to set up. if there is stray light .. you will need a shroud with a truss.

the only advantage of a truss is portability. imo... and probably reaching ambient temp quicker.

I have a solid tube 10" gso, it's easy to move .. but I only goto my backyard because the skies are fairly dark where I am. if you need to travel .. maybe a truss is better
matt

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