I use an 8" reflector and have nabbed 100 messiers objects from my location,
the rest are too low in the north for me to nab. I've nabbed galaxies down to
14th mag probably not like you would see in larger apertures but still able to
be nabbed. You should try the Virgo cluster of GX's. I nabbed 65 GX's in one
sitting in that area. I also live under nice dark skies. An 8" reflector can keep
you going for a life time, it's up to you. However good ep's help too, and I do
hunger for more aperture. I've just been pay my dues so to speak while aquiring
premium ep's.
regards,CS
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