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Old 06-09-2011, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Groboz View Post
I enjoyed it too but did feel a slight twinge of shame for buying a 16 inch dob as my first telescope. But then I remembered all those amazing things I've seen through it already and a smile replaced my frown rather quickly. I also took solace in that my mileage does indeed vary from most and that I am well prepared for the handling and storage issues. Most of the rest of the article made really good sense and I too am glad I went for the big dob rather than the slightly smaller GOTO I was contemplating. Thanks
Ha! Sorry about that. But the thing is, you're getting the best out of your scope, I've seen other people jump in with big glass straightaway and struggle big time.
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