I'm getting tired of big telescopes and heavy equipment. By the time I get home at night and get a chance to eat and catch my breath, I simply don't have the energy or time to deal with lengthy setup and cool down that comes with the big stuff. That's why I've been thinking about the Vixen Porta-Mount. I like the slow motion controls and since I don't need or care for computers on my telescopes, it is everything I need in a visual platform. Now my only decision is what to put on it for a telescope.
I can get a great deal on a closeout Meade ETX-125 spotting scope and that would certainly work. On the other hand, it's the Televue 76 that keeps haunting my dreams. Of course, I'll have to sell my car, but walking the 8 miles to work everyday might do me good. (Yeah, right.)