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Forum: General Escape 02-07-2021, 04:08 PM
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Posted By brroberts
The C14 is much lighter than the Meade, but the...

The C14 is much lighter than the Meade, but the mount is still a hassle to set up and tear down. Hence, the observatory.

Collimation is not too horrible, but harder than a newt. On the flip...
Forum: General Escape 02-06-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,801
Posted By brroberts
If it’s going to stay in the trailer, and with a...

If it’s going to stay in the trailer, and with a $500 budget, John is right on here. I put the scope in the truck, and not the trailer if I travel with it.

As far as the C14, it’s on a CGEPRO...
Forum: General Escape 02-06-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,801
Posted By brroberts
I bought my 10” Intelliscope off Cloudy Nights...

I bought my 10” Intelliscope off Cloudy Nights and it has worked well. I’d still like it smoother in azimuth, but I just haven’t stopped to do that yet.

It really depends on space, money, and...
Forum: General Escape 02-06-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,801
Posted By brroberts
I don’t even remember how many ep I have with...

I don’t even remember how many ep I have with multiple scopes and focal ratios. Way too many I’m sure. My 10” is okay, but not great at holding collimation. My other scopes are not newts. My 10” is...
Forum: General Escape 02-05-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,801
Posted By brroberts
Yep those are about right, plus some collimating...

Yep those are about right, plus some collimating tool. You know another eyepiece or two will creep in fairly soon :)
Forum: General Escape 02-05-2021, 09:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,801
Posted By brroberts
I thought about the 8, but would still need some ...

I thought about the 8, but would still need some accessories to fit under $500.
Forum: General Escape 02-05-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,801
Posted By brroberts
6 inch Dobsonian from someone like Orion with a...

6 inch Dobsonian from someone like Orion with a cheap collimating tool and 2 or three decent eyepieces. If you are not afraid of used, Cloudy Nights is a good website. I picked up my 10” Orion...
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