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CarlosEH
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Re: Aperture comparison sketches
09/27/09 08:20 AM
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Aperture will always win in the visibility of astronomical objects (e.g. resolution) assuming diffraction-limited optics, collimation, and the atmosphere (seeing). This does not imply that a small aperture instrument cannot provide excellent views of the heavens. This forum has had posted many excellent observations made using small aperture instruments in the past and present. Jay's excellent observations of DSO's made using a 3" refractor and an 8" reflector display the advantage of aperture. We all suffer from aperture fever, but the bottom line is to use the instrument at your disposal to it's fullest potential.
Carlos
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