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Re: I need help!!!!

Started by auriga, 02/27/2005 04:07PM
Posted 02/27/2005 04:07PM Opening Post
Get the Celestron, which model of it suits your needs. Aperture is so important, especially in this size range. An 8 inch will put globulars and galaxies within your reach, and they are pretty much out of reach (they can be identified but will show very little structure in the galaxies and little resolution in the globulars).
Bill Meyers
Posted 02/28/2005 12:05AM #1
I meant to add, that most galaxies and globulars are out of reach for a five inch scope as far as details go, though some detail can be seen on a few. Most observers feel that globulars begin to look great at 8 inches, and galaxies begin to show considerable differentiation from each other at the 8 inch aperture point also. So, if I were choosing, I would choose the Celestron.
Bill Meyers