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Old 27-05-2009, 10:21 PM
Wavytone
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Mmm... still doesn't make much sense... sky background detracts from all extended objects and the effect is pronounced in all fast scopes - in that respect we should all be using scopes round f/10 or slower to so that we have a maximally dark background in the eyepiece.

All the dobs at f/5 or faster will be equally disappointing in anything less than a very dark site...

... so why are the vendors all pushing f/4 to f/5 Newtonians, when they're a fairly poor choice in urban skies ?

Hmmm..
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