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Old 18-09-2008, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by discovery View Post
Which deep sky objects will appreciate the large aperture and 1520mm focal length of the dob?

OK, here is the list of those that won't benefit from the bigger aperture and higher resolution:-











Ummm? Errr? Cannot think of anything...........






That's about it. I'm sure everything will be better. Let's see what others say!

ps. By the way, if it is the Flame Nebula you saw, well that's not an easy target as well - not tough, but not easy. The 12" aperture will help greatly but get to dark skies before you try.

pps. "Astronomical idiot" "mis-identified" "looking in the wrong place" - join the club

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