Thread: 8" Newt for AP
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Old 04-08-2017, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by cadman342001 View Post
I'm now thinking of a 6" due to weight, which in turn means more funds for stuff like coma corrector, guide scope etc.
I used a 6_inch reflector almost exclusively.
The only reason I am going to 8 inch is because the 6 inch needs resurfacing.

I did use my 12 inch a few times but unguided because I felt I was pushing the weight aspect and tried without a guide scope.
It was about that time I stopped posting images and decided just to do stuff without seeking others views.


I am very tempted to go with a small high quality refractor but I can be happy with less than perfect.

A six inch is very cheap but enables you to have more cash and you never know you may need more cash.

Whatever you get regard it as a personal challenge.
Getting the best you can from the gear you use I found satisfying.

Captures are only part of the game as you may know.

Good luck.

Alex
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