Back in 2006, I picked up this 6″ Newtonian with the idea of getting into astrophotography. The original SkyView mount proved too flimsy, so I returned it and replaced it with a second-hand Vixen GP-E – solid and reliable, and still part of my setup today.
However, without a permanent place to set it up, I had to carry the whole system outside in three separate trips each time – which made it rather impractical for a quick session in the field.
Photo © by Matthias Schneider
Over time, I found myself reaching for my old 3″ Newtonian more often than anything else. It simply suited my observing habits far better than the 6″ Newtonian.