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Hi §AB & All,
Great report mate -- much enjoyed. I too used to observe the Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) at moderate/high magnifications (x160, x181 & x276) in my old 25cm and x184, x266 in the 31cm.
It really benefits from the extra magnification (narrowing of the exit-pupil) to darken the sky background. I nowadays commonly use x185 x209 and x247 in the 46cm on the Tarantula. Even after all these years, it is still one of my most treasured favourites.
You said: "I can see myself having fun in the LMC with the 10" on a moonless night" -- Amen! There is heaps to see.
As David said, I too can hear the excitement in your writiings!
Best,
Les Dalrymple
Contributing Editor
AS&T
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