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"Dob is not an easy setup"
Gee, I have had my dob for less than 12 months and not having much to compare it with, but would have to say it is pretty easy to setup, and the views are really "beyond my expectations".
Is the basic dob with no fans etc for cooling, but is pretty well, wheel outside, let it adjust to the conditions and start viewing. (Good ep's make all the difference)
Perhaps it is just me, but I believe the eps, etc also need a bit of cool down time.
However, I pretty well find it good as a point and go scope, regardless of its size and viewing conditions. (You are either going to see something or it will be distorted dependant on a lot of factors).
A lot of expectations, or over expectacions come from expecting to see, what is based on views from people with either superior equipment or views that have been posted from alternate sources.
I have learnt, not to over expect, more so, to relish in each viewing experience and learn from those experiences. (Half the stuff maybe more is of stuff, I have no idea what I am looking at, but over exceeds my expectations and once I can master these Planetarium programs etc will reinforce what I am looking at).
Having bought a couple of crap scopes in the lead up time to my current dob scope, I would have to say it has all been worthwhile. (But I am more than happy with the views of a Dob type scope).
Persistance for perfection.
Learn and grow, is what it is all about.
Ken M
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