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Old 06-01-2010, 12:17 PM
Barrykgerdes
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Originally Posted by RobboEK View Post
Hi Barry,

Thanks for your input. even with the 20mm i am seeing quite a few things in the sky, however it is not as much as i would like to see.

I thinking maybe i should just buy a 8" - 10" dobsonian as these are easier to use from reading.

I think i want something that is going to give a clear picture of whats out there, for example with the the Tasco what i think was venus just looked like a smudge. i'm starting to think that i'm not going to get a good look at saturn or jupiter with this scope.
HI Robbo

That is exactly what I did 20 years ago. I saw a view of saturn through an 8" Dob at 250 Mag and I was hooked. I went out and bought an 8" Dob kit for close to $2000. I have spent close to $60000 on telescopes and accessories since then so be warned! I still have my 114mm Tasco and use it sometimes.

Baz
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