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Originally Posted by casstony
The TSA120 is going to be a beautiful instrument, but to play devils advocate for a moment, what will the TSA do that the 8" reflector won't? The extra aperture of the reflector should more than compensate for the better optic in the refractor. Maybe a premium pocket-sized refractor would be more complimentary? It would also be easier to find an alt/az mount for.
Apologies in advance  |
Buzz-kill. Evil, wicked, horrid man! I'll have to think......
......Ok. Here we go:
a) I love refractor views, pure and simple.
b) More portable. Trees here dictate moving around a fair bit.
c) Its windy here. A lot. Refractors, even long'uns stay steady (er) in blowy conditions than main-jib newts.
d) I like watching the wildlife around here and spying on the neighbours. Easier to do with a refracor.
e) Still lovin' those refractor views. No spikey bits.
If it turns out in that in 6 months I can'y self-justify the Tak, I'll be merciless and flog it for something smaller. But right now, I'm just drooling at the thought of all that lovely hand-figured-by-elves glass.
Peter