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Old 24-11-2013, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by impactcrater11 View Post
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the scope needs a BIG aperture and I'm talking 16 inches for the 'wow' factor

the retailers in oz answer questions wonderfully , and they will give you options , and then you still need to understand what your photos will end up being like...
finally, lots of astro photos show things which equire special filters and false colour imaging ....
I don't know if throwing newbies in the deep end is such a good idea lest they drown. Plus I've seen many 'wow' images with camera lenses and short tele's.
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