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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

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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

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