Re: Re: Recomendations on a BIG dob

From: Jim Van Nuland ^lt;jvn_at_No-Spam>
Date: Tue Nov 28 2006 - 11:15:31 MST

Mark Wagner wrote:
> Vincent,
>
> A 15" is an excellent size, but go for what fits your vehicle and
> physical strength best. No matter how big a scope you get, there will
> always be fainter objects.

  <smug> Yes, indeed! That's why I'm happy with my 8 inch. My second
scope is a 4.25 inch f/4, to get a nice wide 3 degree field for the
Pleiades. </smug>

  I've seen some awesome views in my friends' big scopes. Thank you for
sharing the photons.

  The best scope is the one you use the most. For one person, that's a
C-14; for another, a Questar 3.5.

Clear Skies!

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