Thread: 8" Newt for AP
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Old 06-08-2017, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cometcatcher View Post
6" F5 is good. I've got one of those. 8" F5 is good too, longer in focal length. 750mm vrs 1000mm. The HEQ5 Pro will easily handle an 8" F5. F4 scopes can be a challenge to collimate. ED Refractors are also a good option. Be like me, have one of each.
Kevin
How hard is it to collimate an f4?
And I agree. My newt and refractor complement each other really well
Chris
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