Hi UFO,
I think from what I hearing, telescopes are like many other products being sold these days, especially comparatively low priced imported ones. There are a lot of variables from model to model and it's buyer beware for sure !
I did beleive the Crayford focuser on the Skywatcher 8" was a 10:1?
I'm sure I was told that.
It's does seem a little surprising that a new telescope is possibly required to be modified to operate in an efficient way, when by its very design purpose this surely would have been part of the design requirements.
I guess you get what you pay for though. I would'nt be suprised if they were all (same models) a little bit different in that regard to.
Friction can vary with temperature.
The 10" would be heavier than the 8" maybe making it a little stiffer?
Is the base bigger to compensate for the extra weight ...I wonder?
To quote Eric
"to improve them is fairly straighforward" ......but after spending $500 do you want to?
The million dollar question is, will the GSO be any better in that regard?
I'm hoping to get over there this weekend to have a look.
Many thanks to all for throwing in there thoughts on this one to....
Have a good weekend,
Clear Skys... (Good fishing)
Mal
