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Old 21-09-2005, 09:02 PM
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Hi Rastis,

What you will be able to see as far as galaxy spirals etc will depend on the amount of light pollution you have and which eyepieces you use. Never expect to find anything like the glossy photos in advertisements or on telescope boxes. The views of Planets are very exciting but they are not what many people expect. Globular Clusters are easy to see and are spectacular.

Also, it is very very rare to see any colour in nebulas without using photography but many of us can see slight colour in the Orion Nebula.

Glossy Advertising is really misleading in this hobby, but you will love what you actually do see through a 10" dob.

Jupiter and Saturn are clearly seen. Detail again depends on Light pollution, weather etc but they never fail to amaze people.

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