I am not actually that interested in where the bits are made or assembled. What I am interested in is the quality and getting a product that does what I want. Sure there are other makes that may be better, but I have to live in a budget.
I spoke to some people and they helped with my decision. So far ( and it is early days!) I am rapt with this purchase.
Anyways thanks to everyone for their positive comments!!
The scope is outside at the moment chugging away collecting data for my first serious image with a premium scope and a CCD so we will see what happens tonight!!
Cheers
Malcolm