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Old 27-01-2006, 05:42 PM
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Tasco 11T 114mm (4.5") Reflector

Looks like a nice little Dob there Ian, like the texture on the tube!

Was your impressions of a limit of 150x due to the mirror or seeing conditions on the night?
I ask this as I've used my 4mm (225x) on Jupiter on good seeing nights with some surprising detail showing up.

Here's a couple pics of my red Tasco 114mm (4.5") reflector ...

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