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Old 06-10-2020, 07:33 PM
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Tinderboxsky (Steve)
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I would certainly recommend getting as much aperture as possible within your budget and within the physical limitations of your observing balconies.
I think you would soon be very disappointed with an ED80 for visual use. It simply does not have the light grasp, nor the focal length.
Have you considered secondhand for some of the equipment? Two of my three scopes and both mounts were sourced through the classifieds here. Just need to be patient, or try a wanted ad.


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Originally Posted by Travelsignposts View Post
Thanks for the advice. I was thinking along those lines, but wondered whether I should go for slightly bigger, with a maximum of 120. It seems most people agree that an SW ED is the way to go, without going crazy and buying a Takahashi...

This time I'll be sure to check out the size of the setup in real life, as I need to be realistic about the practicality question. I can see that if it gets to be too much trouble then it won't be used enough!

(You have THREE?!)
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