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Originally Posted by kalmarau
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
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hi again John,
astronut on this forum has the 12" lightbridge. I have seen him put it together in the dark no problems. if you start of in the light when you get it, collimate it and then label the truss poles so that each time you put it back together the poles go in the exact same spot then collimation (i am lead to believe) is minimal each time you put it together.... talk to astronut about it if you are interested... he can put his together blindfolded (or so he says
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really, this would be a good way for you to get more aperture as getting something on an eq5 or greater mount will cost you alot more and so you will probably get less aperture. makes sense if you arent doing astrophotography
meade isnt paying me to say this
