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Old 02-03-2014, 10:30 PM
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You'll see more in almost any scope with good seeing, but since we can't buy that we're left debating your scope is better than mine

Jupiter has low altitude this time around which - from Sydney at least - doesn't help the viewing

But if you want a quality scope be prepared to pay for it no matter what

There's anecdotal evidence suggesting some of the mainstream manufacturers, at least Synta brands (Skywatcher, Celestron), are upping their game a bit in recent years and putting out scopes with more consistency, but the jury is still out whether they're consistently better

Each design and it's merits and weaknesses, but you get what you pay for regardless of design, and probably only by winning the lottery will most of us get a chance to compare and contrast all the possibilities here...or see what selection shows up at IISAC

I've seen arguments for and against central obstructions, how aperture affects resolution, contrast, etc... in the end the important thing is to enjoy our time out under the stars and planets.
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