On 19 Nov 2003 08:44:35 -0800, (Elliott Rosselet)
stepped up to the plate and batted:

Hello, this is my first foray into s.a.a., so my question may seem a
bit strange. I've got a 10" Dob from Hardin, and recently had an
attack of Aperture Fever. Then I read some postings on s.a.a. that
said an 8 or 10" can keep you humming for many years, probably a
lifetime.

So, I'm almost at a point now where (heaven forbid!) whenever I hear
about a StarMaster or a TScope or (fill in the blank), I say -- "you
already have a big scope, dummy!".

Anyone else come to this conclusion?

Actually, part of the reason for this is I got the DSH-10 when it was
$395, and I don't want to ever sell it. Also, FWIW, I've got an ST80,
an Orion 90mm f/10 and an Orion 120mm f/8.3 Astroview, but
collectively have spent less than $1500 for all 4 combined.

Elliott

Stop reading this NG NOW!!!

Seriously, you already have a nice collection of scopes that will
alllow you to observe countless objects and phenomena in the night sky
for the rest of your life. If you are happy with the views they
provide, count yourself lucky to have amassed such a collection of
instruments for a good price and get out there and observe!

G../0