Some additional questions if I may.
I'm considering a road trip down to York in sydney on the weekend and am looking at researching the dob options.
The reason the SCT has me so interested is the portability of the unit.
With this in mind I've got my eye on the truss mount dobs.
The 8" with the discount is almost too good to go past but with all the guff about buying the largest scope you can afford I also have to consider the 10" as well.
Ultimately when considering these options the 10 would probably be preferred but I'm not willing to drop any options
http://www.yorkoptical.com.au/Produc...%2cProductName from the list just yet.
Are there any issues associated with a truss mount over a solid tube ?
As mentioned long term I would like to dabble in photography so would a truss mount severely limit my options for mounting and some sort of tracking options ?
Anyone had any experience with these new type trusses?
Do they lock in place well enough and provide solid support?
http://www.yorkoptical.com.au/portal...06-018-I01.jpg
I'm guessing collimation would still be required each time it is set up but would these styles limit the amount required given the assumption that the mounting points should not move a great deal?
I'm still not sure I like the idea of tracking or moving manually but as I said am trying to keep my options open.
Again thanks for any replies in advance.