[mental4astro (Alexander)]

I am aware of the source of this 6" scope. No need to tell me about cost factors either. But it is a false economy I'm trying to avoid. That 6" scope is a poor choice, regardless of the price, along with freight included.

Scope wise again, this is a poor instrument, regardless of the source. It is made as cheaply as possible - the focuser usues the cheapest, nastiest fittings. The finder is small and the stalk is inadequate to be good. And again, the eyepieces are "super"????? Still think this is a good scope?

If cost is all you think about, good luck to you.

I care about cost, but I would be disingenuous if I recommended anything but the real McCoy. That is why i noted various retailers. The cost factor is then dealt with by researching price amongst the fair dinkum astro retailers. That I think is where good advice comes into its own.

The Vixen eyepieces mentioned are fine - I certainly agree there that just about any eyepiece design beats the Huygens (that's what the "H" stands for). There are other fine, and inexpensive, eyepiece choices available too. I've spent a lot of my time looking for those inexpensive gems. I for one don't believe in dropping $900 on an eyepiece. In my eyepiece kit you will find my cheapest is $60 new (bloody fantastic EP it is too), through to $250. While I've still got my first ever 2" eyepiece, & it is still ok, & it has been replaced by a better quality piece, I still recommend it as a fantastic first choice, and in many instances, it may be all the 2" eyepiece some people need. I keep that piece just for outreach nights as it is a great eyepiece for novices to use.

Bob, I've left you a PM too.