[alfi (Alf david)]

Originally Posted by PCH

Hi Alfi,

thanks for that. How do you find the views (of the moon or Jupiter for example) through the refractor differ from the same thing viewed through a dob or mak? Is there a difference? Some say they are much more contrasty and all round nicer for moon and planets, - what are your thoughts Alfi?

Cheers

hi
i find the views wery nice, i think a nice refractor can give you good contrasty views of the planet and the moon.
for solarsystem viewing, a long focallenght is prefered, as it gives less colour, and easyer high mags.
i prefer the refractor over my 8" newt. on planets, i feel the views are better, havent really thought to much on what makes it better.

alfi