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Old 17-03-2011, 12:53 PM
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I am sure Rick Petrie, a member of our forum with whom I observe, and who has a 14" Skywatcher dob would be happy to help you with your decision-making. Rick seems very pleased with his 14" scope. When I have observed with it, it has seemed pretty modest in size, nothing you could not handle unless you have a physical limitation.

A 14" scope collects about 36% more light than a 12", which will make a very limited difference in the perception of brighter objects, but a substantial difference to the perception of fainter objects.

I would encourage to go with the 14" if you have aspirations to sniff out galactic prey.
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