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.

I just got a 10" f/10 LX200 and love it. Yes, it is big, but it is not
as difficult to move as you are led to believe. I would strongly
recommend getting a ScopeSaver, not only does it help setting up the
scope, but the eyepiece storage and shelf make it well worth it.

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