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Hi Astrojase,
No, we were just on a few days holiday up at a B&B in Heathcote. We looked for the ASV dark sky site, but couldn't find it. I take it you get the glow from Melbourne there?
I did see the review on the Orion 80mm APO. I can't comment on how good they are - this is the first refractor I've ever owned. I was tempted to get the C6R but after having a 30 minute play with one at York Optical - I figured it was way too big for me. The 100mm F9 seemed just the right size, and I think in hindsight that was the correct decision.
I've enjoyed it so far - the optics seem good, mechanically it is solid. The focuser is wonderful compared to the dob - very nice and precise. I've seen some nice views through it so far. The diagonal has a rather alarming habit of coming loose and wanting to fall out (is this common?) - I picked up an Everbrite diagonal and I don't want it to fall 1.5m back to mother earth just yet! I suspect this was my fault as I have been tending to grab the diagonal to slew the scope around - probably should do that.
I like it but I don't really have a frame of reference to compare it to.
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