I've always wanted a big scope to do research work, plus to have fun with as well. My dream scope is a 40" OGS RC rig, or one of the same size made by DFM. Although, if RCOS could make a 40", I'd be happy with them. I'd be using it primarily in planet searching (mainly transiting planets), NEO tracking, spectroscopy work and taking piccies, of course. A few supernova searches thrown into the mix wouldn't hurt either. I'd probably have a 6 or 7" Tak mounted piggyback on the main scope, for guiding and as an extra piccie rig.
In lieu of a scope of that size, I'd be happy with a 24" RCOS with the goodies added on. My 8" LX90 would be my grab n' go.
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