[-George-]

Hi,

I am just wondering what sort of telescope design (at least on the physical) is the better option?

Truss Rod provides convenience, at a higher cost for the same level of telescope to a solid tube.

On the other hand,

Truss rod helps eliminate thermal issues inside a scope which hinder seeing, but at the same time, it promotes external interference.

A solid tube on other hand perhaps does not get rid of thermals as easy, but with 3 fans attached to the back etc, the environment can be a lot more controlled than a truss style with no external interference.

Is a Solid tube the better option then over-all or what?

And using a cover on a truss rod, does it become identical to that of a solid tube or not?

I can buy either sort, solid tube is $500 less than truss rod for the same scope/optics, which leaves me 500 for accessories (maps, telrads, collimation tools etc). Just wondering what the over-all better option is. I like the price of solid and if it does some how promote for a better setup (fans etc) then no point spending the extra $500 on truss since I do have the room for a solid tube.