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Originally Posted by Glenhuon
When I got my first scope 20 odd years ago a 6" reflector was classed as a large amateur telescope and a decent GEM mount was pretty expensive to a working fella. Nowadays they are pretty well entry level and much more affordable. Quality has improved too.
I doubt there will be many major changes in the basic scope/eyepiece design side. Probably more and improved electronics.
Wireless comms for guiding and imaging, getting rid of the birds nest of cables needed at the moment would be my ideal.
Bill
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These days there are dozens of trashy 80 degree eyepieces but i suspect 30 years from now there will be dozens of 100 degree ethos equivalents at very low prices.
The meade DSI III is at a bit over 1 megapixel. 30 years from now and assuming Meade still exists i imagine the entry level Meade 300 buck imager would be at least the eqivalent and probably better than an SBIG 11000 STL.
Apo's are by definition colour free. 30 years from now this will still be the case
, but they wont cost 8,000 AUD for a 6 inch Apo.
Meade and GSO currently have an affordable 16 inch DOB. 30 years from know i reckon they will have an affordable 24 inch dob.
Cheers
Paul