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Old 03-08-2014, 09:51 PM
julianh72 (Julian)
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Originally Posted by Wavytone View Post

I can say from personal experience forget a 4" refractor, 7" Mak or 8" SCT, these are all too big unless you are planning on taking a trailer.
Short-tube refractors (fast, short focal length) can be a good travel-scope option.

I've got a 90 mm / 500 mm FL refractor, which fits in a padded carry bag which is just 50 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm, complete with tripod and equatorial mount, and room for plenty of eyepieces and other accessories.
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