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Originally Posted by nimrod77
I rang Andrews today and found out that there GSO 8" dons will be back in stock by the end of the week. While I am waiting I am wondering if a refracting scope might be good too? Are these not as good as a Newtonian dob or just different? Keeping in mind that we are wanting to look at the planets, stars and perhaps some DSO's down the track. Would a bosma 102x1000 mm redractor be any good?
Thanks for all the input guys!
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Forget about a 4" refractor. 30 years ago a 4" refractor was an excellent visual instrument for an amateur astronomer. Today as a visual instrument a 4" refractor is barely more than a toy. A 4" refractor is an excellent astrophotography tool.
You got it right with your first choice, an 8" dob.
Cheers,
John B