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Originally Posted by ving
instead of crossing off dobs on your list why not consider a meade lightbridge truss dob? you could pull it apart and fit it easily in your car. It wouldnt take up any more room than the mak and tripod you are considering and would cost less  |
I had thought about the lightbridge - I looked one over at bintel, and it certainly appeared as though it would break down into a small package. I was turned off it by the thought that it probably needs to be reassembled in daylight, and then recollimated.
So it might be a fine choice if I was going to be in a location where I can set it up during the day, and then leave it there until nightfall. But I suspect that is not how things will work out - I'll be going somewhere at dusk, setting up and waiting for the scope to cool, and then having a look.
I understand that I can get an 8" lightbridge for a whole lot less than an equivalent Schmidt, but I am not so sure that it is as easy an option in the field.
Does this make sense?
Cheers,
John