Hmmm, thanks Doug, I have tried recently re-collimated my Crystal Ball to try and see into the future and decide whether I would eventually rip the tube off the dob and whack it on an Eq6 pro a la Iceman to give the dob longer lifespan etc. so this might be a better idea in the long run.
Few more fruity bits offered on the GS as opposed to the SW, however, the review of the Skywatcher 12 " in AS&T by Les Dalrymple a few months back still has my interest piqued, so to speak. However, the cheapest solid tube 12"SW dob I can find is Star Optics for $1199, unless anyone has found it elsewhere? (telescope shop has it for $1079 delivered- just found it)
Come on Mr Rudd, cough up that $3K for the kids I have so I can divert some funds to where its needed most, a new Telescope!
Priorities hey?
Chris