SkyQuest XT Intelliscopes

Someone else will have to address that. But the optical concept and
design of an SCT is quite different than a Newtonian .. with pros and cons.

Phil

Steve wrote:
I was aware that you have to "hand move" them to the arrows on the object
controller. I was just curious about the optics of the 10" compared to
similar meade and celestron models.


"Phil Wheeler" wrote in message
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Steve wrote:

Has anyone in the group have experience using the new digital Dobs by

Orion?

How do they compare to similar versions of Celestron and Meades GOTO

models?

The GOTO scopes are motorized.

The Dobs just have digitized setting circles and are "PUSHTO" designs.
the DSCs tell you when you have pushed to the right orientation.

The GOTO scopes track. The Dobs do not (no "whining" motors).

The similarities with the LX-200 and NexStar lines are pretty limited.

IMHO Orion's advertizing in the catalog is a bit misleading to a beginner.

Phil