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Originally Posted by Brycepj
been surfing around the net found bintel have a 12 inch for around $850. Have anyone had experience with these? (well within budget) or an I better off with a collapsible 10 " skywatcher for $1030 or the same but Saxon for $1000. Hey I now get it more bang for your buck with a do band I'll get to see more. Bit chunky for transporting but if I can get great images then I can live with that (40kg all up is a work out)
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Hello Peter,
I have a 250mm Skywatcher goto dob. This is my "grab and go" 'scope. It is very easy to setup and use. Main thing is that it does need collimation after a trip over corrugated roads. it is a very nice scope and I use it for public viewing nights where I would not want to take my imaging stuff for people to play around with.
I transport it on the back seat of the Holden Colorado it takes a bit to get it in through the back door. I would not want the scope to be any bigger. putting this unit in the tray will need some shock mounting as there is not enough weight in the back to get a smooth ride.
I made the mistake of buying the simple version ( no GoTo ) and a year or so later I bought the GoTo upgrade .... Bad mistake as this was the very expensive thing to do. the upgrade consists of a new base and all the electronics etc. and almost costs as much a the goto unit on its own!!
Jeremy.