to IIS Andromeda, since price is not a barrier and you are considering a 12" why not try the Meade Lightbridge 12".
Cost is $1499 about $500 more than the solid tube, but with the added advantage that it breaks down to small pieces for transport.
I can easily fit it into my 89 Ford Laser.
Collimation takes me only a minute.
The optics in the solid tube scopes and the LB's are the same, ALL made by Guan Sheng!!
Enjoy the selection process!!
