My most used scopes...

I really enjoy using smaller, high quality Newtonian's. I recently finished restoring the SM Oak Classic. It's got a new tube, new focuser, new primary from CZ,and both boundary layer and cooling fans. The Portaball-8 always brings it's "A" game.

I have been comparing the views through each - both are F/5.6; The PB is an 8" scope, the oak Classic is 7.1"... Honestly, not much difference between the two.

The Tom O. platforms are highly recommended.

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Nice, Paul. They look like such a happy couple.
How do you decide which one to use on any given night?
Just take turns, I suppose?
Linton

Hi Paul, I have the 8" Portaball also. This is a great scope to just carry out and set down and ready for viewing. It gives great views and rivals my SM 12.5 for planetary viewing. I cannot think of one scope that has the portability and "power" that the Portaball can deliver.