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Originally Posted by JD
Thanks guys.
Is it worth the extra cost, do you think (don't wanna start a flame war here)? What about a shroud?
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YES. It is worth the extra for ease of transport and storage.
Re: Shroud.
Where do you live?
Here in coastal NSW where dew is a constant companion, the shroud helps protect the mirrors from dew. This may not be a concern in some areas.
It is also a benefit if you are observing where stay light may be a problem.
Another benefit is that it may stop stray foreign matter from depositing on your mirror (from any number of sources).
These are all issues that a solid tube would not encounter, of course.
You must decide.
But I have had two SW collapsible DOBs and would recommend these without hesitation.