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Originally Posted by ZeroID
Regarding size and portability, an 8" F6 and an 10" F5 are almost the same length and the 10" only fractionally bigger in diameter and marginally in weight.
For LP situations in the city filters work better in bigger scopes. They dim the view so the more light you can collect the better.
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Yep, some of the brighter nebulae can look surprisingly good through an OIII from a city or suburban location. Agree, 8" f/6 and 10" f/5 very close length wise. Will fit across back seat of normal car. 10" weighs a few kgs more.