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Originally Posted by Mickayeel
Hi All,
Black Diamond FLEX-DOB 10" 254mm x 1200mm for $749
Is this a reasonable price?
Does Flex mean that it collapses, which I understand is better for Storage?
What are reasonable viewing (what can I see) expectations with this type of scope?
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Hi Mickayeel,
The scope appears to be a Skywatcher. Details on the scope can be found here:
http://www.skywatcher.com/swtinc/pro...1=1&class2=106
It does appear to collapse, the truss section at least.
Will it be better for storage? Depends, but most of the time, yes. Is easier to transport as well.
As far as price goes - it's not too bad. You do pay for the convenience of it being a collapsible dob, possibly also pay for the brand name.
If space isn't as big of an issue then there are cheaper options.
For instance,
Guan Sheng GS-880 10" ASDX 250mm x 1250mm
$599
Also sold by Andrews
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It is basically the same except it has a solid tube construction. It is a very standard design, in fact it looks very similar to the skywatcher (the skywatcher might even be made by the same manufacturer).
What you can expect to see, i will point you to:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=4315