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Originally Posted by Profiler
Have to also keep in mind there are refractors and then there are "refractors
I think the quality differences in terms of glass, design and craft in construction really come to fore when you start pumping up the magnification on targets such as planets etc
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Their respective cost should provide a valid frame of reference.
Lately on IIS threads about beginner scopes tend to descend into boutique gear boasting, along the lines of "my $15k ortho APO on its $5k+ mount shows much nicer stars and almost as much deep space as your 8" Dob. That is about as valid as saying "my giant $20k SDM smokes your SkyWatcher 80mm achro"...
Cheers
Steffen.