Brian W
24-03-2008, 02:21 PM
Hi to one and all, Short history... started with binoculars, moved to Orion 4.5 short tube reflector on an EQ mount, have recently had the use of a 8" celestron Powerstar and have just ordered a Meade 8" LightBridge.
Bought the 8" because it comes in 2 containers that can be brought onto an airplane as 'regular' baggage which saves a lot of money when you live in the Philippines and have a friend coming down who will bring in the scope. Also because I am a bit of a minimalist and 8" is just fine for me.
Now my question; what can or needs to be done to maximize the 8's ability to capture faint fuzzies and enjoy nebulae and clusters.
Brian
Bought the 8" because it comes in 2 containers that can be brought onto an airplane as 'regular' baggage which saves a lot of money when you live in the Philippines and have a friend coming down who will bring in the scope. Also because I am a bit of a minimalist and 8" is just fine for me.
Now my question; what can or needs to be done to maximize the 8's ability to capture faint fuzzies and enjoy nebulae and clusters.
Brian