It's going to make a big difference based on the age of the son.
The 10" is a lot of weight to lug in and out.

Nick Bernier
Dallas

Chris Heapy wrote:
>
> A 10" LX50 would seem to suit best.
>
> Frank Loch wrote:
> >
> > Hi All -- Need you opinnions on this tough (maybe) question.
> >
> > My son is considering each of the 4 scopes above. His usage will be
> > almost entirely "visual" with no imaging, from a relatively fixed
> > location in average S.E. PA light polution (maybe mag 4 -5) on good
> > nights. His interest is 30 % planetary/70% DSO.
> >
> > He leaning toward the 8" (pricewise) but can affoed the 7" Mak. Then
> > the cunundrum arrises -- why not the 10" -- still less money than the
> > Mak.
> >
> > So I guess the question is where does the Mak fit in to the scheme of
> > things, and would it's higher price be of any benifit to him (with
> > his interests and location).
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Frank Loch
> >
> > Try Deep Space 99 at http://www.early.com/~floch/index.html
> >
> > For Astro Art try: http://www.early.com/~floch/astrob.htm
> >
> > For Gemstone information try: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/FLoch/
> >
> > For exquisite Jewelry try http://www.lochsjewelers.com
>
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