Thanks for the replies everyone. I've decided to aim for the 10" based on several recommendations. It may take a little longer to get the money together but in the end it will be worth it. The next step up from that? perhaps a 20"! We'll see what the future holds.
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Originally Posted by toryglen-boy
please dont take this as nasty, but anything pretty much will far surpass the views from a 70mm refractor, dont get me wrong, nothing wrong with it, and i am sure its a quality instrument, although in its current guise its probably limited to the the bright planets, and the brightest DSO's
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Hahaha, no offence taken! I agree with you 100% which is why I'm so keen to upgrade! I basically can't see any DSO's from my backyard and I'm really keen to see a bit more detail in the planets. That said, it has been a fantastic starter scope. Will be keeping it for the kids when I upgrade (hopefully as they get older they may take an interest in stargazing!).
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Originally Posted by nightstalker
good luck ,, seems your wife made a great choice coming inhere at x-mass  |
Indeed! If only she'd known what kind of monster she created!
Thanks again all.
Cheers
Wade