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Old 09-10-2005, 02:19 PM
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asimov (John)
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Seems like most of you guys purchase this telescope mainly for widefield astrophotography? I don't think I've seen any planetary images coming from this scope.

What about purely visual....How does it perform? I must say I love the view using a refractor over a reflector. Pinpoint stars/no diffractions/more contrast.

After using a 12.5" reflector & a 6" achro, Would I be dissapointed with the views in the 80-ED do you think? Obviously it won't go anywhere as deep as those two.

What about image scale on the gas giants? Has anyone any planetary pictures to share or links...

Thanks
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