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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WJC" data-source="post: 3617791" data-attributes="member: 25191">The more features you have onboard, the more places you have for errors in design, manufacture, and testing to creep in—like problems with heat, humidity, and vibration. These cost the user money and time away from his or her peaceful pastime. Your biggest obstacle is that most seasoned observers know this. I applaud your concept and initiative! However, you should take a couple of months to investigate more places than online forums. I would recommend starting with the College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona. That is one of the two schools known for producing America’s optical geniuses. There are, without a doubt, some brilliant folks in your “Research Triangle.” But, overall the pickens for optics is a little weaker that in Tuscon or Rochester. With what you’re studying, you have a bright future. But, part of that bright future is to learn to be comfortable hearing things you really don’t want to hear ... and still not give up your pursuit.On the bright side, some observing enthusiasts have more money than reasoning power and are always willing to spend it on the unreasonable. This was not meant to be a wet blanket on your exuberance! ‘Just a nudge in a slightly more productive direction.Cheers,Bill</blockquote>