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Originally Posted by mic_m
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Regarding the XX14i vs the LB16. Its so hard to get a 14 when you know that for about AU$200 less you could have a 16. Inspite of the clear advantages of the XX14i that have been mentioned here and elswhere it still isn't an easy descision. Hopfully the price will come down a little more as the exchange rate comes back up.
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A seasoned local astronomer said to me not long ago.
"if your buying a telescope just for observing, then money spent on anything other than aperture is a waste"
good advice, i like the Synta stuff, i miss my 12" dob, but i cant justify buying a 14", when its MORE than the 16"