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Originally Posted by Dunx.
Shane - given that you have a 10" dob would you say the views from your scope are very similar to the views displayed in your link?
Thanks 
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Hi Duncan,
I've had an 8" Dob for a couple of months now, and I'd say the views although not quite always as good as that site you're talking about, they are pretty close.
On a good night of seeing I've clearly seen Jupiter with three to five bands, as well as the great red spot and shadows of moons as they pass over the planet. They are not quite as clear as the images from that site, but I think that's more to do with the unsteadiness of the atmosphere when viewing than the actual telescope, because at times they are very clear.
With nebula's, I haven't got a UHC filter (it's next on the list
) but I get lovely views of eta carina, the swan nebula and other ones in Sagitarius.
Open and globular star clusters are great as well, and depending on what one you're looking at they will look similar to the ones on shown on that site.
I've seen a couple of galaxies, but as people say they are quite faint. It still blows my mind though, knowing what it is, and with a bit of practice and using averted vision you can make out their shapes and some little detail depending on what you're looking at.
I live way down south of Hobart and have pretty dark skies which would help me a lot too.
Oh yeah, the moon is absolutely awesome through an 8"
You can see mountains, craters, faultlines, wrinkle ridges, domes and all other kinds of cool stuff.
I hope this helps and have fun when your telescope arrives
Kind regards
Ant