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spoolboyy
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Reged: 08/01/05
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Loc: Lewiston, Idaho
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Re: ?Best telescope type for planetary viewing?
05/20/08 01:22 AM
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I have only basic experience but even with my 6" dob I have had great views of Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and the moon. I can see 4 of Jupiter's moons on a decent night and I have seen two (maybe 3) of Saturns as well.
Mars was very challenging with my scope, and if I were buying a first scope today (and could afford it) I would go for an 8" reflector for greater mirror surface area.
the small size of cassegrains are great to grab and go with tho.
-adam
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//ADAM
Celestron 'Hopper 6"
Galileo 120mm Reflector
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