A few pics.
The scope is actually white, the black is a thermal blanket to prevent dewing.
One photo there shows the primary mirror backplates removed to speed cooldown time.
Its a heavy scope. Roland posted photos about how to mount it. I am glad he did.
It didn't seem too bad lifting off the mount and back in its box. But getting the box out of the car or into the car is quite an effort.
At the outer limit of what you would call portable. Very solidly built which seems to be an AP characteristic.
Greg.
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