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Old 29-05-2008, 12:56 PM
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Well he did actually say he has an 8 inch f6.
In that scope you need something around the 12-13mm mark for most of your viewing (preferably with 60-70 degree field), a wider one (25mm+), and something around 8-9mm for tighter viewing. Don't go for 80+ fields in that price bracket, IMHO they're are basically crap.
I think second hand is your best bet.
You should be able to pick up a Meade QX 26mm (2 inch barrel) on ebay or similar for around the $70 mark. Contrary to popular belief, in that scope they're actually pretty good, and give a nice wide view. These come up for sale reasonably regularly as they come standard on Lightbridges, but they're not fashionable.

Cheers,
Jason.

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