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Yes I have considered a collapsible 12". While the cost of that would probably not be a major, it would mean that other endeavours would have to wait longer. The inexpensive solid tubes from China are a great way around that. Most observing will be done from home and will involve some carrying. Again the solid 10 seems ideal for that.And if it can be put in the car easily for that occasional expedition - all the better. Who knows - I might just end up with a larger dob one day, which is bound to be a truss structure and unlikely to be a 12 if I already have a 10. At this stage I have neither so Iīll just wait & see.
I can also see what The Mekon is saying - a good refractor around 4" to fill the gap would be great too, since I enjoy the lensed tubes immensely. Apos have a way of making you forget their limitations, regardless of aperture. They literally become transparent, placing you out amongst the stars no matter what the power is. But thatīs another story...
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