Re: ATM I HATE Dobsonians (THAT got your attention!)

[andydtg@phoenix.net]

David Sleeter wrote:

>I remember that now whenever I see an 
>Obsession telescope or a $1,500 computerized Dobsonian drive system. They 
>all miss the point! 
>
>To me, putting an expensive computerized drive system on a Dobsonian 
>makes about as much sense as removing 2 of the wheels from my car; then 
>buying a $1,500 computer to restore its balance and make it work properly 
>again. Please excuse me if this offends anyone, but it's CRAZY!

It's probably crazy to do it for a small scope < 12" but it's really
the only practical way to have a large and portable telescope that
tracks. $1500 sounds like a lot *but* to someone who's shelled out
$15,000 for a 25" non-tracking Dob it's a small price to pay to
get polar tracking (or so I've been told by a number of my customers).


Andy Saulietis / DTG Alt-Az-Fp Drive Systems
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