Query

After a few months using a Meade ETX 80 AT goto scope, I feel like I'd
like something more "stick shift". I've been looking at the Orion
Maksutovs [90/100] at the $300+ level. Are they fairly decent? Money is
not an object, but I'm not sure of my commitment level.

Would also like a recommendation for a vendor. A lot of the on-line
stores seem to have the same Minnesota address.

TIA

Trik3r

Remove the obvious from my return address.
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