No technical advice from me - there are much more experienced people here that can provide that I suspect.
Very rarely do any of us get to look through an instrument that gives views that are even 10% as good as photographs (sorry about the split infinitive). So imagination to see what the telescope cannot give and wonder that I am looking at an actual planet, nebula or galaxy with my own eyes is what keeps bringing me back.
So for me, a fine piece of equipment used in the pursuit of my hobby enhances my imagination and so enriches my viewing sessions.
It is the same as someone who likes (but is not particularly talented at) playing piano and gets themselves a Schimmel. It does not make them any better but they do enjoy practicing more...
Last edited by taxman; 30-01-2010 at 09:46 PM.
Reason: got my subjects mixed up...
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