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Old 18-11-2011, 08:11 AM
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My TEC180FL would have to be my favourite. Its a versatile instrument, large aperture for an APO yet still "portable". Views are very good and for imaging it'll do both widefield and the larger galaxies.

AP140 would be my 2nd choice. Unbelievably sharp views visually. Even though I'd had several excellent scopes, visually it took me by surprise at how pinpoint stars can look.

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Old 18-11-2011, 11:15 PM
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12 inch newtonian at the Melbourne observatory, dont know if the seeing on the night was excellent but that scope imprinted something that says this is what planetary visual should look like.

almost left it out C14. Good all rounder. Minus the norrow field.
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Old 20-11-2011, 07:53 AM
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The gear on my signature that says it all.

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Old 20-11-2011, 08:23 AM
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2 Months ago I would have said my vixen fl102. Colour free images, sharp optics etc...

Now I would say my Astro Physics 130. I didnt know stars could be so small.

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Old 21-11-2011, 02:45 AM
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Toss-up.
AP155 or IM815D
The AP gave spectacular star fields, the 815 spectacular lunar and planetary & DSOs.
Mind you, if I could have gotten my 12" dob to stop shaking and twirling.....
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Old 22-11-2011, 10:49 AM
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Of all the scopes I've owned or currently own (10" LX200R/C11/AP130GT/SV90TBV/ETX90) I would say my C11 - a nice compromise for visual/portability and a solid performer for planetary imaging.
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Old 23-11-2011, 09:11 PM
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On my 4th scope, and it is my favourite so far: CGEM 925. HOWEVER... there are negatives to it (cooling time, lack of aperture) so I think my real favourite is yet to come!!
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Old 23-11-2011, 11:15 PM
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My AP130.

I suspect even Roland thought it was special as he gave me the test data: strehl of 0.99
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Old 23-11-2011, 11:35 PM
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I must say it isn't the top shelf of scopes but i do like my 127ED meade knockoff, then the ED80 still yet to really use my C11 and meade 14". I can always dream of a TOA 150.....
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