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Old 02-06-2019, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by gregbradley View Post
I don't think that has changed because CMOS cameras are available. But I do see may wonderful CMOS images and those are typically on a 10 inch Newt or something similar like a 200mm RC scope.
Indeed, a pleasing, low noise (however defined) image is going to need a certain level of signal / noise.

The technological advancements that have resulted in improved QE and lower added noise have just improved the odds a bit for faint targets with smaller scopes.
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