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Originally Posted by GH1967
P.S is the future GO-TO large aperture Dobsonians that will be sold completely as one unit instead of having to modify/add-on with after-market devices? If so any idea when will we see these on the market?
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Hi,
A most interesting thought. We already have small Dobs like that but...
From a marketing standpoint the large Dob gives you the most aperture for the money, and a good simple robust go-to would enhance such a Dob no end.
I think there is ample scope (oh no
I can't believe I said that) for much further engineering refinement in the design of Dobs, and I have in mind some scheme which would reduce the need for constant collimation, as well as giving quick 2 star alignment.
I am trying out an ED refractor on a go-to GEM mount at the moment, but can see such a Dob in my immediate future still.
Cheers