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Once again, thanks for the advice.
I actually have a Rigel Systems 2x Red/2x White LED torch and a telrad on order from a place in adelaide (I only got the telrad at that time to balance the shipping cost of the torch as I figured I'd be wanting one at some point anyway).
I was using my Fenix headtorch with it's built-in red led but find that it is still too bright for use with the planisphere or sky atlas but perfect for illuminating the walking path, for which it was probably designed!
I also made a silly decision last month to purchase a TMB planetary II 6mm whilst still available at VTI, it's still in its box as delivered and might be OK for use without glasses due to the small exit pupil, if not it will go onto the classifieds.
As for other purchases, I will definately attempt to use the try before buy approach once I am a member of a club and have a chance to see through the different equipment in use. That said, I'm happy to put away a few $'s each month and treat myself to a decent quality piece of kit every once in a while.. probably starting with the "rumoured to be unavailable soon due to lanthanum price increases" pentax xw10... hopefully be able to have a look through one before BHPV puts the price up...
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