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What I like about the short tube and the location of the focuser:
I won't have as much trouble during 3-star alignment on stars in the west.
With my 8"/1000 f/5, when the mount had slewed to northwest/west, I couldn't look into the eye piece without turning the tube inside the rings . Because the focuser was then on top of the long tube - and even with the tripod legs fully drawn in, I would have needed a ladder. (I stand 159cm tall.)
Or twist the tube - which during alignment is not an option.
With the short tube and the focuser being even lower from the ground, I won't run into these problems, anymore, I reckon.
Maybe I can even let the tripod legs out a bit which should enhance stability. Or so I've read somewhere. Not sure about that, though, either.
Last edited by silv; 03-09-2012 at 10:25 AM.
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