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Originally Posted by Starkler
My latest scope gets a lot more use than the 10 incher, and its actually a 5 inch newt  Its gets more use because its so easy and convenient to move and use |
The right scope for you is the one that you will use...I think this is the real key...
Yes, in terms of light collection a 12 inch > 10 inch> 8 inch etc...but, if the size of it means that you are only going to get it out to view 1/2 as much what good is the extra light. A smaller scope can provide a life time worth of viewing...the scopes available to amatuer astronomers "blows away" anything that was available just a few years ago...
Go big if you can and if you will use it but as a first scope I'd start smaller and use it regularly (nake sure the hobby will stick)...as others have said, try before you buy if at all possible...