Both are dobsonian. Metal vs wood: Both are 16" F/4.5,typ 13 kg Left: Explore Scientific 30kg mirror box + 10 kg rocker = 40kg Right: 18-20 kg mirror box + 10-12 kg (rocker + UTA) = 28 to 32 kg est. COG is higher reference: sumerian alkaid Alan xmission DS4 JWST back plane is made from prepreg comprising carbon fiber provided by Toray Advanced Composites and cyanate ester resin from Hexcel (Stamford, Conn., U.S.). Support payload of more than 300% its own weight.