Started this topic to not derail the Observing thread. Dawned on me last night while using my 1970s Jaegers 6" F5 RFT:
Serious Question: Is it worth the effort for City Dwellers to observe DSOs with these Big Old Scopes? Before Retirement, when I had busy work-weeks, I'd say, only for select objects -- the Double Cluster & Orion Nebula for instance. Otherwise, I'd take out a small refractor. I realize I have less light pollution than some CNers - and that's a big factor. With brighter skies, I imagine I'd get the best small refractor I could, and observe double stars... What do y'all think?
My J6 is in the same mass category as my other 6 inch Classic -- Tinsley Saturn 6" F20 Cassegrain:
Both can ride on my Meade StarFinder EQs, but do best on their own mounts. Casters on the T6, so it rolls out of the shed easily -- looks like a rocket launcher. The Stellar-View M7 AZ is darn near perfect for the J6. Takes a bit of effort to haul out & set up, but the Views are so good that it's worth it. (Told y'all I was crazy!)