Hey Doug, I reckon the 100mm would be more of a grab and go than my current setup though! If I was just setting up by myself, my setup would take me 4 or five trips - tripod, mount head and rings, then counterweights and shaft, then the tube and then the accessories case. And that's just for a quick observing run. For a little sheila like me, that's a bit of strenous exercise in itslef!

If I'm attempting astrophotography, it's another trip to get both digital and film cameras and the tripod. With

, it's a little easier but I want something less painful to setup. SO maybe I should look at the 80mm instead?
Hey Starkler, that makes me feel a little better but then again, it doesn't as that means I may never see the critter until I move or create a massive blackout