yep, right now its a choice between an orion 8" and the orion 10", I am leaning HEAVILY toward the 10 inch. I have a van so portabulity won't be a problem. The 10" is already wired for the computer, it's just that the computer unit is an additional $150.
As I said I wish to locate at least 100 Mo's and keep detailed documents as to how I did it and how long it takes me to find it each object.
I have a fairly detailed plan on how I am going to develop my amature astronomer skills, and the computer doesn't fit into those plans until much latee. I do not want to be crippled by relying on the computer. I want the computer to be a luxury, not a neccessity. So in the future, I can use it to take friends on a tour, so to speak.
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