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Old 22-12-2010, 11:03 AM
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Decisions, decisions

I think we can safely leave the choice of colour to you

Aperture? There is really no question - as large an aperture as you can afford, handle, transport, use etc.

So the questions to answer are:-

1. Cost? But, averaged out over the life of the scope, the extra is not much.
2. Bulk/volume - ability to handle and transport?
3. Weight - ability to handle and transport?
4. What focal length? How high will the eyepiece be? Can you observe with feet on the ground or will need a step or two? How will you be if you need steps?
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