Hi Peter, Having used both, I now own the LB12". The reasons are, 1.I like the look of the scope. 2. S P A C E...... It allows me to carry everything I need, a fixed tube length would limit what I could take with me.
3.Optics are all G.S.O. The supplied 26mm, 2" e/p performs well with a wide field of view.
4.I've been used to a optical finder for over 30 years, but I did give the red dot finder a go for two months. I've now changed over to the Bintel 8x50mm straight through finder and I find it much better ( this of course is a personal preference )
Apart from the above differences they are the same scope.
Hope this helps
John
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Originally Posted by PeterS
I am tossing up between 2 12" dobs: GSO and Lightbridge. Portability is a major factor - both will fit my car, though obviously the LB much easier. But is the LB worth the extra $500? I suspect I could modify the GSO into a truss - has anyone done that? I understand the mirrors are of similar quality (both GSO). What is the quality of the eyepieces (GSO has 4, LB 1: I'd want pretty good ones)? Will the GSO finder be better than the LB red dot (haven't used one of those)? How do they compare in movement?
A long time between scopes: upgrading from a 6" newt w mirror I ground 38 years ago!
Thanks for your help
PeterS
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