You can have it all in one scope
I have had some time now to thoroughly evaluate and test the new Orion Optics AG12 I received back in March 2011 and I have to say that I am very happy with
this scope. Coupled with the giant FLI PL16803 it has turned out to be as powerful and versatile as I had hoped.
It is light and
easy to set up
I wanted speed to go deep quick and
I got it and
again
I wanted wide fields
and high resolution without mozaics and
I got it and
again
Out in the open night air, dew is also
not a problem
Many of you will remember my misfortune with a similar scope in the ASA N12 back in 2007, so in stark contrast I am pleased to be able to say that I have now seen enough of the Orion Optics AG12 to be able to say it is a keeper
So I guess I am happy to recommend it as a high performance imaging platform and I can't wait to finally get it under dark skies
If anyone is interested in getting one of these remarkable scopes (8", 10", 14" or 16" as well) for themselves, please email me and I am happy to pass on actual first hand user information on this powerful imaging platform
...and how you can secure one at a special Sidonio price 
m.sidonio@bigpond.com
Cheers
Mike