RE: [UVAA] Scope Length

Aloha Big scopes are nice BUT they do as you said create problems (weight, storage,transport,mount) and with the long focal length create a narrow field of view. Again, one scope to do everything (wide field to deep observing AND bright) good luck. The solution in my opinion is to get a wide field refractor and mount it on the main scope. My old C-8 has an inexpensive 80mm refractor from Orion and sometimes is more fun than my C-8 or my 12.5, so get two scopes, it'll cost less and be much more fun. Aloha from Dark Skys Maui Rob PS Here's how the C-8/ST-80 look