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Old August 27th 04, 07:49 AM
David Nakamoto
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Without a doubt more aperture is better, all other things being equal, when
it comes to deep sky objects. The 127mm is a fine telescope; I own one.
But I also don't use it for deep sky, visual or imaging. The 10-inch is
over 4 times the light capture area of the 127mm, again everything else
being equal, and that means significantly brighter views of deep sky stuff.

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"Dave Mitsky" wrote in message
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I'd like to hear your opinions on whether a 127mm Orion
Maksutov-Cassegrain is a better deep-sky telescope than a 10" Orion or
Hardin Dob that is now on sale for about the same price. Don't laugh I
have a very good reason for collecting this information.

Dave Mitsky



 




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