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Bo, further to my response:
Your statement:
Get a EQ mount, a Heq5 would be the minimum and eq6 is a proven performer theses come up often in the classifieds from 600-900 depending on age condition etc.
get either a fast Newtonian 8" f5 (f4 if you don't mind the collinmation fiddles) or a wide field refractor like ed80. Refractor will get you more contrast, but requires long exposure as their focal ratio is usually around 6-8 or more. Theses are around 350-450 second hand.
My understanding:
So an 8" Dob would require a shorter exposure time as opposed to a refractor?
Mounts - is a "goto" mount going to come close enough on a dob?
Sorry if these sound like idiotic questions, but I am trying to get my head around this.
Since we were lied to when we bought the 4se (by the sales people) we are thinking of using this as a secondary and "grab 'n' go" scope. We found out that what the Wife wants to view maybe be possible in a 12" Dob or similar. Yes we got ripped off.
Again, sorry if my questions are redundant.
Cheers
Andrew
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