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Originally Posted by Camelopardalis
Certainly you can't beat aperture for visual.
The EQ6 class mount required to carry the 150 would double up as a suitable AP solution  I've seen that combination in action so need no convincing that it works well. Doubtful that it's significantly heavier than a 12" Dob... |
I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that a properly configured EQ6-class will happily guide a fully loaded Esprit 150.
Not sure if weight is even an issue with a Dob, Dr. Erhard Hänssgen's 42" Dob weighs just over 350kg and can be carted around, setup and operated by one person.
http://www.cruxis.com/scope/scope1070.htm
What I would give to have an eyeball through that!