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Originally Posted by Hijynx
I have what I think is a simple question.
Yes aperture is king etc etc. and yes bigger is better when it comes to visual astronomy but one must consider cost, weight, transport, storage and eyepiece height at zenith. So .......
Is 16” a respectable aperture for viewing DSO with a dob? Is there that much difference at the eyepiece when compared to 18-20”?
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Aperture is NOT always king (non sexist also Queen)
It is pointless having a massive scope that never gets used when a smaller one will be, I would rather spend more on a good usable scope than less on a massive one I will never use