On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 21:06:40 +0100, "md" not given to avoid spam
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"RichA" wrote in message ...
On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 01:29:49 +0100, "md" not given to avoid spam
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Hi,

After having fun with my ETX105 for almost 2 years, and getting more and more obsessed with
astronomy, I will upgrade my to a bigger telescope. Of course, equipment can be
expensive.....
and this means my wife has to agree.....
My wife has watched my increasing enthousiasm for this hobby with some amusement. I said to
her
I would really like to buy the LX200 8". I showed her some pictures, and she read about the
scope on the internet. She then said: I think you should buy the 10", and get a good camera
too...

well, what more encouragement do we need :-)

x-mas will be fun this year

The ETX weighs about 14lbs.
An 8" LX200 about 45.
A 10" about 65.
Think about that before deciding.
-rich

thanks rich, we are aware of the weight.
anyway, there is no need for me to drag the 10" up and down stairs and a permanent setup is
planned for next year.

Then consider the 12", IMO, the best value in SCTs going.
-Rich