Starmaster vs obsession

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leehai1980
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Starmaster vs obsession

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Can anyone tell me which telescope have the best mirror and portability
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Wow...... that's some premiuim equipment.
I dunno, but when you do buy, can I have a look through? :)
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Generally at the top tier (where the mirrors are "named") there is practically no difference optically, be it Carl Zambuto, Robert Royce, Normand Fullum, Mark Harry, Terry Ostahowski...

So the premium dobs are differentiated by their mechanics and portability.

The lightest dob I've ever come across is the Litescope:
http://www.litescope.eu/

Here is a review:
http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=2442
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Post by weixing »

Hi,
Both are just as good... it's basically personal preference. I think most SingAstroian that had big dob is using Obsession... including the 18".

Anyway, IMHO, the most portable (also one of the most expensive) dob goes to Teleport: http://www.teleporttelescopes.com/

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those teleports are pricey! but not smaller than the litescopes.
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@Orly: Thanks for the litescope info. Absolutely wicked!
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@Gary.. that was what I was talking to you about that I wanted to build something like it...
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Re: Starmaster vs obsession

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leehai1980 wrote:Can anyone tell me which telescope have the best mirror and portability
Well you can come down to Bedok Reservoir this Saturday to take a look at an Obsession.
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You can consider a portaball too... come see us on sat.
We do it in the dark...
Portaball 12.5"
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Post by leehai1980 »

This weekend I got something to do with my astroclub. So I cant come sorry .
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