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Originally Posted by cjpops
Oh gosh I can't make my mind up..
I'm ready to buy, is there a significant difference in viewing with the 10" Lb and the 12"??
I'm wondering whether I get the 10" and spend the spare cash on better eyepieces...
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I've owned a 10" and currently have a 12" skywatcher dob. There is definitely a difference between the two. Most though would say it isn't a significant difference but doing a side by side with the same eyepieces the 12 should be brighter and go just a bit deeper. 12" is where DSO's really start to show detail under good skies. It's probably best to try both beforehand if you are looking to decide which is better. I'd buy the 12" over the 10" but beware, it is significantly bigger. The 10" solid tube was manageable to pickup in one piece and walk into my yard. I wouldn't dream of trying it with the 12" and have made a frame with wheels attached to the base for ease of moving it.