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Old 10-12-2010, 01:41 PM
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jenchris (Jennifer)
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It's kinda heavy - 2000 focal length as it reflects the light inside three times (700 mm tube length)
It has goto and is pretty much sealed so the mirror isn't likely to get filthy really quick - collimation is only done on the secondary mirror and only if there's been an untoward event.

For me it was worth the price as it's trouble free and small enough for me to move easily. It's not so prone to windy days either.
Though I did have to add a weight (1.5kilo) to the front to compensate for the weight of the camera and 2" diagonal
I have a wedge for it but I wasn't going to bother til I got the camera - which I just did so I'll set it all up and take a picture for you
This is how it is at the moment
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