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Old 09-02-2012, 04:12 PM
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I've only ever used one (a 12") for a short period but it was pretty accurate - putting Betelguese within the inner 60% of 16mm Nagler and ditto subsequent targets Optically I thought it was very, very good (a little too much coma, but a CC can sort that) with objects in the inner 90% of the FoV very nicely defined.
It also tracked very well, keeping M39 in more ore less the centre of the EP for about an hour.
So one's definately on my list!

A 16" is a big scope and my concern would be if the motors were up to holding it steady as well as tracking and slewing.
They seemed adequate for the 12", but I have no idea if they up-rate them for the much heavier 14 & 16 inchers.
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