My main dilema is about compromise. I would like larger scope for visual use , but I also like to dabble with astrophotograpy. The 12" f4 has the same tube length as my 8" f6 and fits on the back seat of any small car, but from what I have been reading is not as good visually as an f5. If I could find a 12" f5 ota that would be great, but these seem to be available in dob form. I guess because of the xtra heavy duty mount needed to carry it. Would it be possible to convert a dob tube, using tube rings to fit an equtorial pier mount?
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