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Old 03-09-2008, 06:50 PM
toyos
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However when I do develop the skills to warrant a finer instrument rather than succumb to aperture fever
In that case, there's no better option than getting a quality 4"-6" Apo refractor You will see a much bigger improvement in image QUALITY under various seeing conditions (quantity/extra aperture aside) than replacing the mirror of the same dob.

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Living in the Philippines means shipping is less expensive from Australia
Anyway, good mirrors are cheaper in USA and there's a greater selection of companies to choose from, you'll still save more getting it from there even though the postage cost is slightly higher.

Last edited by toyos; 04-09-2008 at 01:49 AM.
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