Thread: 8" Newt for AP
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Old 05-08-2017, 08:37 PM
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6" F5 is good. I've got one of those. 8" F5 is good too, longer in focal length. 750mm vrs 1000mm. The HEQ5 Pro will easily handle an 8" F5. F4 scopes can be a challenge to collimate. ED Refractors are also a good option. Be like me, have one of each.
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