| rmollise |
| (Post Laureate) |
| 07/01/09 06:21 PM |
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Re: ETX As a portable scope
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Now, I love the XT8. It gets used almost every clear night at home, but as a portable scope for someone with a small car, it can be done, but it's not the greatest setup. So, I was wondering, which ETX scope would give me compareable views in a more portable package? Also, are the problems that have been reported with the ETX line not aligning consistantly, etc. really as big of a deal as I've read in some places? All comments and opinions are welcome!
Thanks in advance,
Shane
The 125 comes close enough. Aperture rules, no doubt about it, but in my experience the 125 satifies for the times when I need portability or the skies don'e encourage foolin' with anything bigger. The straight poop on these scopes:
http://uncle-rods.blogspot.com/2008/05/two-and-half-years-after-honeymoon.html
http://uncle-rods.blogspot.com/2009/06/etx-love.html