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Old 11-11-2017, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve14 View Post
Hmm. As i have a 102mm f5.1 refractor, i'm wondering if something like a 5x televue powermate may give me the focal length i need? Am i being too naive? Any thoughts ?
Thanks for the replies..
Small aperture will significantly limit resolution for planetarny imaging. So while a 4" scope is quite capable for long exposure astrophotography, it is not the best choice for planetary imaging if one is after sharp and detailed planetary images.
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