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Old 12-11-2008, 10:36 AM
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Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)
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Originally Posted by Lismore Bloke View Post
My interest in astronomy was rekindled when I bought the GSO 12'' dob.
The old 10'' on the GEM mount was awkward to use and a literal pain in the neck. I can carry the 12 out easily and set it up and be observing very easily.

I can well imagine that complicated setups, especially involving imaging gear, can simply be too much to use if you are tired after a long day at work. Other family commitments can also intrude. Keeping it simple has worked for me.
I guess that's half the problem for me... I have very little (if at all) interest in visual observing. Seen one blob with averted vision, seen them all. I have a very strong interest in photographing it all however....

Maybe my 12" binos will change that - who knows. They're a fair way off from being finished yet....
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