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Originally Posted by glend
Under $10k.
I can leave it on mount in the observatory, so I don't have to move it (well once to mount it).
Have been looking at ODKs at f6,8 (fl 1700mm). Then there are the usual Newt suspects. I am constrained by swing room in the Obs but think I could get a 12" f5 under the roof ok (and that could be a cheap solution), but only 1500mm fl. A 16" would not fit at all.
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With all the horror stories I'd stay clear of Orion Optics.
TBH I'd wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole but that's just me.
I reckon you can get a good deal on a second hand RC or PlaneWave Dall Kirkham. Classical Cassegrains with no glass in the imaging train are very good too. I'm very happy with my CN-212. If you take your time and do a bit of digging in the second hand market I think you'll find a fit for what you want to do at a good cost. There are a lot of good scopes out there.