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Originally Posted by HCR32
A bigger scope isnt the answer for me. Im not after the resolving power of a big scope im after that sharp crisp view only quality refractors can give and many people out there will know what Im talking about. I once and still till today have and had big scopes but refractors just do something the other designs cant, why I put the mewlon in the mix is because its know to give refractor like quality visual image at the ep. Sharpness is the name Im not after somthing that give soft detailed views where your forever focusing thinking is this better or is it the atmoshpere. I dont want to stir up a war here but Im only asking about two scopes that I have in mind and was hoping people with experience with them could help me out.
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Funny thing is, that advice came from someone who has owned one of the most 'revered' APOs of all time, and who can be counted amongst the most experienced observers in the country. A longer f ratio newt will easily give 'APO' like perfomance if you put a bit of effort into eliminating any stray light via baffling. Still it's your money, and you need to buy what makes you happy, however you rationalise it. Owners of Italian cars and motorcycles are especially good at it!
cheers,
Andrew.