Telrad or Rigel?

[iceman (Mike)]

Which one is better?

I've heard that the Telrad is best because it has an extra circle, but it's also bigger, bulkier and costs more.

Is there a significant difference that I'd notice?

Where do you buy your Telrad from?

Would it be cheaper to buy it from the US (with postage/customs etc), or would it be quicker and easier to just get it from Bintel?

Are there any other aussie suppliers that sell telrads?

Andrews Communications only stock Rigel.

[mch62 (Mark)]

I have the Telrad and find it a great help , also you can get a right angle hood adapter which is also handy and prevent dewing when not in use.

[Saturn%5 (Graeme)]

I would have to say Telrad

[vindictive666 (John)]

hi check this out it is an report on the rigel and telrad
it is in pdf format though well worth the read


http://www.cloudynights.com/premium2/accessories.htm

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks for the link - a good read and confirms my suspicions (and everyone else's here) that the telrad is the #1 choice.