Back to the telescope
Got out after 9am to take advantage of the clear skies and lack of moon (rising after 10am, but not visible for me until after 11am).
Started with the 25x100 on the EZ mount but got quickly frustrated with the lack of freedom, the difficulties with aiming, the prolonged shaking once on target. So only had a quick look at M42 and M45.
Then I brought out the telescope. It's actually a quick setup (when not taken apart the night before and doing just visual). Aiming is super easy (thanks to the laser). And the view is truly stable and richer. AFOV is also wider (with the Baader). I also did a quick experiment with my 32mm EP and the 2" FR(no spacer then 15mm spacer). I was able to fit M45 entirely in the view (with noticeable coma though).
Observations