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Old 18-02-2008, 08:19 AM
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Re: Virgo/Coma Bernices...

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Originally Posted by ngcles View Post
When you do get to that "overnighter" from a true dark site, even with a 4" you will find after one night, that you'll have almost scratched the surface. More like a week of all-nighters will be needed to show you most of what's on offer for a 4". 10" ... a month, 20" ... 6 months.
Absolutely ... I've never bothered from Melbourne before with my earlier beasts because of light pollution, and couldn't get them out of Melbourne. That will change
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