[Darkplague]

Hi again,

Well I just sold my AR-6 lxd55 goto refractor, and I almost ordered a 10" Dob from Andrews straightaway. The reason I state "almost", is that 5 min before this I was reading up on 12.5" Dobs, and now I have aperture fever.

Seeing as the ar-6 was my first scope, should I stick with the 10" or go the 12".

These are the 2 I'm tossing up on:

GS-880-BK7-CRF 10"
GS-980-BK7-CRF 12"


I have money for either so thats not an issue. The issue is whether the 12" will be that much more cumbersome than the 10" therefore I will be inclined to drag it out less often.

The weight isn't an issue either. I am a strong boy. Would the 12" fit in the back of my car without the box ? (Mazda 626)

The 6" was a good scope, giving nice views and such, but to be honest it didnt give me the wow factor I had hoped it for. Does anybody have any opinions/experience regarding 10" versus 12".

The main question really is this:

Is the view in the 12" dob that much better to justify and extra $500 on top of what I could get the 10" Dob for?

I know that some of you will say to go and look through other's scopes and see for yourself, but this isn't an option for me right now, besides, I WANT TO ORDER A SCOPE RIGHT NOW!!! I Have little patience when it comes to ordering new toys :+)

Any input is appreciated.