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As i mentioned numerous times, i had first got wind of this design nearly 3 years ago, and made some comments about it here on this form and also at cloudy nights. The specs looked really good, and i looked into this design and potential. After seeing a couple of them in action, i decided to get one, so i started to put away a little at a time.
As yourself, i looked into the optical performance and comparisons with other designs, but none were at the same cost level vs performace.
My second choice was a RC from OGS, but as i said, to match the performace of the CDK, i would have had to also purchase the Flat field corrector option, and its just way too much. It would have also provided a smaller imaging circle too, so i opted for the CDK.
Even Dr Clay (Meade Expert) has ordered one, which says something as he also is an expert in optical and mechanical fields.
I really recommend you look at one of these close up if your serious. I did this and was sold to the idea of having one in my observatory.
If you speak to Rick Hedrick again, tell him you spoke to me about the scope.
The scope weighs about 140 lbs, and the paramount can hold it, but you need a couple of extra bits, like a bar extender for the couter balance weights, and also a couple of extra weights.
Its on their website.
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Hi Theo,
Good luck with your setup. I look forward to seeing your images as there aren't a lot posted on the Planewave site. There are a couple of 20 inch images and a number of 12 inch images.
I was looking at the feasibility of the 17 inch on a Paramount.
Perhaps next year as I have a setup I am happy with now.
Cheers,
Greg.
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