What is the lightest weight tube 12" Dob? I don't want to go to truss, as I move scope with handcart.
lightest weight tube 12" Dob?
Started by csa/montana, 04/19/2006 01:45PM
Posted 04/19/2006 01:45PM
Opening Post
Posted 04/19/2006 02:23PM
#1
Hi Carol,
As you requested:
(1) Zhumell 12" Weight is 60 pounds
(2) DSO by DBA astronomy 12" Weight is 78 pounds
(3) Orion 12" Weight is 83 pounds
Hope this helps,
Joel Falk in Kansas
As you requested:
(1) Zhumell 12" Weight is 60 pounds
(2) DSO by DBA astronomy 12" Weight is 78 pounds
(3) Orion 12" Weight is 83 pounds
Hope this helps,
Joel Falk in Kansas
Joel Falk in Kansas, USA
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Posted 04/19/2006 09:29PM
#2
You might want to look for a Starmaster 12.5" f5 EL, a model that is not made any more. While it is a truss DOB the entire truss and cage assembly come off with just 4 hand bolts as in the current 14.5" and 10" hybrid models. I find that collimation holds pretty well between assembly. The lower portion can be easily handled with a handcart.
Regards,
Allen, a 12.5 f5 EL owner
Regards,
Allen, a 12.5 f5 EL owner
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