On Sep 4, 6:07 pm, wrote:
On 4 Sep, 01:03, "Capt. Rob" wrote:



Actually, you are missing the point that amateurs are using the
very latest technology. You do not understand that technology
in optics has made enormous advances in recent years. My
4" refractor can outperform a 20 year old 10" reflector.

I hope that you have found my post useful. I don't want
you to look so stupid again.

No, Donal, they are not. I can assure you that even the most expensive
optical systems geared to the high end amateur does not represent
state of the art in optical design or execution. True, a new high end
refractor will be better than older models, but again they are still
amateur instruments.

The most expensive scope I've owned was a Celestron 14 on a custom
built pier, but it was still a toy.

You are absolutely correct! It is indeed a toy.
You need to re-collimate the instrument every time
that you adjust the focus!!!!

Why don't you compare
the Celestron with a RCOS? You obviously have extremely
good taste in boats and hi-fi. Why do you not understand the
world of high quality optics?

Regards

Donal
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I've looked through some expensive stuff, Donal. Have you ever
compared a new C8 with a Tak 7 inch refractor costing 12K? I have. You
might be surprised how well the C8 compares. Oh, and there's the
little item of actually using the scope. By the time you set up a RCOS
CF tube I'd have acquired and viewed a hundred objects. You have a lot
to learn. The best scope is the one that's used the most. That's why I
own two GPS GOTO scopes instead of a big dob for now.
You have a long way to go if you don't get that and need to name drop
pricey scope builders, Donal.



R.