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Old December 7th 04, 03:36 AM
Davis
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Got a quick question, is there a big difference in the Orion SkyQuest
XT8 Dobsonian Reflector and the Celestron - Starhopper 8 Inch
Dobsonian? I noticed the Orion version comes with two eyepieces. ANy
help is appreciated, TIA!

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Old December 7th 04, 05:01 AM
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Davis wrote:
Got a quick question, is there a big difference in the Orion SkyQuest
XT8 Dobsonian Reflector and the Celestron - Starhopper 8 Inch
Dobsonian? I noticed the Orion version comes with two eyepieces. ANy
help is appreciated, TIA!

http://www.cloudynights.com/dobs.htm

If you haven't already, check the reviews in the link above.

The most important consideration is the quality of the optics--the
primary and secondary mirrors. Usually, free eyepieces are only fair
quality, though not always. But the mirror, man, the mirror is everything.

Regards,
Uncle Bob

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