I've had both the (GS) XT10 and the Starmax 127.

The comparison is utterly ridiculous. There is nothing that the 10" Dob
can't do better optically.

The only advantages to the Starmax, is the ability to pack it away into
small pieces for a trip. Well, that, and the ability of the EQ3 to track
with the optional motor drive.

Stephen Paul

"Dave Mitsky" wrote in message
om...
I'd like to hear your opinions on whether a 127mm Orion
Maksutov-Cassegrain is a better deep-sky telescope than a 10" Orion or
Hardin Dob that is now on sale for about the same price. Don't laugh I
have a very good reason for collecting this information.

Dave Mitsky