[DavidS (David)]

Hi there.. I would appreciate some advice please.

I have an 8" SCT on EQ mount but I'm finding it takes me too long to align the scope 30mins generally because the back to front and left to right optics play with my head, my knowledge of the stars and my finderscope is too powerful (9x50) and the need to add calibration stars. I now understand if I can get the two star alignment done much quicker (2-3 mins) then my overall alignment will be much more accurate and I won't need the calibration stars as much.

To help me I've decided to go for a Telrad, green laser or a Rigel quick finder. I'm not keen on the laser and the size of the Telrad has me concerned even though most Telrad owners seem to like them.

Has anyone had any experience with Telrad v the Rigel? I'd be interested in their speed of alignment using either of these scopes.

Appreciate people's thoughts on how to improve my speed