Totally agree Joe
I observed M83 last year down at my South Coast getaway under B3 skies ( no moon ) using my SW 12” Goto dob , Paracorr and Televue 21mm ethos and the views were outstanding. The core and outer arms were so detailed and well resolved.
Being an imager as well as an observer I sometimes image and view the same object on the same night. NexDome Obs with 10” Carbon newt in the backyard and 12” Goto dob in the front Car Bay Area.
Such a rewarding experience in amateur astronomy.
Thanks for posting your experience
Martin
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