Re: Why not Rigel?

"Tom Royer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> lal_truckee wrote:
>
> > Firp88 wrote:
> >
> > > I have been pondering the pros and cons of the Rigel verses Telrad
finders.
> > >
> > > Because of the smaller footprint and lighter weight I lean towards the
Rigel.
> > >
> > > Is the advantage of the three ring Telrad target enough to change my
choice?
> > > How do you feel about one over the other?
> >
> > I like my Rigel - one advantage is it sits higher from the tube so I
> > don't jar the tube with my cheek while trying to sight...
> > another advantage is compactness.
>
> I agree.  I like my Rigel, too.  I have it on an ETX125 and I don't think
> the Telrad would even fit, what with the existing finder and the dew
> heaters.
>
> *The only problem with the Rigel is that I keep forgetting to turn it off.
> I've gone through a couple of dozen batteries :-)*
>
>
> --

LOL! Man....can I relate to that!!

Best regards,
Bill