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Old 31-01-2011, 02:53 PM
william123 (William)
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Smile Sky-Watcher Pro 120ED v. EdgeHD 8 SCT

Of these two, which would you suggest as a first telescope for visual work only? I'm thinking that my preferred viewing objects will be the Moon, planets, open clusters, and double stars. I love globular clusters, too, but I recognize that globulars generally require considerable aperture. I'm not too keen on the really faint fuzzies.

Perhaps the EdgeHD, with its greater aperture, would be very much better at lunar and planetary? But perhaps the 120ED, with its greater sharpness (?) and contrast (?), would provide a more pleasing observing experience overall?

Of course, I recognize that someday I may own both telescopes; the question here is which should I go for first.

Thank you.
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