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Old 30-09-2010, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mental4astro View Post
However, if you can dust proof as best you can, a 4" to 8" Maksutov or Schmidt Cassegrain scope could be your best options if the above rebuild doesn't appeal. Have a look at the Andrews website for their Celestron range as their prices fall within your parameters.
Supposing a well sealed pelican-style case was used to store an 8" SCT for such a trip - how would it fair in regards to the need for collimation - would that style of scope be more or less susceptible to movement of the mirrors than a reflector?
Is collimation of a SCT similar/easier/harder than with a reflector?
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