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Originally Posted by PSALM19.1
Hi all,
Wondering, what difference in "visual" terms is there between an 8" dob and a 12"? I realise that the 12 would give a more detailed view, but just HOW much more? Is it a no contest or is the difference not worth the price difference?  |
Having just this year buying a 12" Skywatcher Flex Dob goto, and selling a 10" Skywatcher Flex Dob (manual), I was able to do a side by side comparison at our dark sky site while I had both.
There is not an immediate noticeable huge difference to the eye.
However, on close attention I noted that on that night I could clearly make out six stars in the Trapezium with the 12" while the 10" yielded the 4 main stars clearly with a hint of the "E" star.
That was enough for me to be happy with my purchase.
Hope that helps.