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Originally Posted by ausastronomer
That's not remotely even in the ballpark. Mark gave you the correct formula a few posts ago.
"As a rough rule of thumb the equivelent contrast transfer function will be equalled by a quality reflector of diameter larger than the refracter by the diameter of its secondary."
An 8"/F6 newtonian with a 1.52" secondary will perform at a level similar to a 6.5" refractor and that's what all the physics points to.
If, a 16" reflector is properly set up it will outperform a 6" refractor by so far its silly to even discuss them in the same sentence.
Cheers,
John B
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Hey John, I think you misread what Alex was saying ...