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Old 20-06-2013, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Larryp View Post
Steffen, I think you are overlooking the contrast advantage of a good refractor.
Hi Larry, not overlooking that at all. I know first hand that bright objects (planets, open clusters etc) look much nicer in a good refractor than in an 8" Dob. It's the dim fuzzies where the small scope capitulates.

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