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Originally Posted by Robh
I'm willing to be objective about this. However, I would think it very difficult to compare the optical qualities of the two primary mirrors (secondaries of lesser importance). Did you compare say the Meade 12 inch and Skywatcher 12 inch at more or less the same time, under the same conditions (light and atmosphere) and with the same eyepieces. And did they both cool down over the same time period. And who did the collimations. Were they also checked? Then, it's still going to be a very subjective assessment.
Just defending my pride and joy, the Meade 12inch.
Regards, Rob.
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Hi Rob
Actually, yes they were. It was at a star party, we arrived at the same time, setup at the same time, had the same time to cool down, the 12" owner even collimated with my laser collimator, and used my 32mm Meade, as he didnt have his handy, and we even looked at the same objects, with the same eyepiece, within a minute or so of each other.
Dont get me wrong, the 12" Meade was still very good. But star images through the SW where just that little bit sweeter, with noticeably less coma
