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Yes, i guess that should be a consideration. They really should include the cradle and finder at that cost , I mean Vixen does. I think the ed102 f11 is off the options, I read the long moment requires a bigger mount . So my dilemma is a 4' tak , a 115mm Vixen , (or 103) , and the sw120ed , which is a big bargain...

Thanks, good to know. I suppose a reducer would be more useful.

currently just a az-gti. i suppose for AP anything over 4' is pushing the limits, but for visual i think its possible to go a bit over the 5kg limit. (with counterweights).

yes, in the future i would probably double the aperture of my largest scope with a 10' newt or something. but only if i decide to spend longer sessions and going to better dark sites.

a bit of everything, brighter stuff obviously. the dillema is whether added aperture of 15-25mm over 4' would be worth the weight, and also whether premium optics and mechanics would be worth the much more expensive investment in the long run.

hi, currently using an es80ed essential as only scope (for visual and AP). i am considering a second refractor, but i wont be investing more in the foreseeable future (financial/ other expenses reasons). i will consider this purchase a 'final second refractor' (yes, go on , joke about that 'final' claim....). however, it is not a simple choice, as all you fracoholics know.: 1. the very cheap and highl;y (?) regarded 102ed f11 sold under various names. (but will be only visual probably). 2. go all out on a fc100dc or df with the 1.6 extender and flatenners in the future. (can but thats a big spend, but system has good versatility). 3. sd115s vixen as a 'compromise' in price vs 2. but increase in aperture. 4. TS 125ed f7.8 or other brand equivalent (good value but need big mount probably for AP option). any thoughts? especially from users of 2 or more of the above. note that i live in pretty lp skies, but access bortle 5 or so in half an hour. thanks.