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17 years 5 months ago #46842 by dave_lillis
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Despite the small difference in sizes, the 10 inch actually captures 1.56 times the amount of light the 8" captures. This is not negligible.

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Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
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17 years 5 months ago #46849 by bertthebudgie
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its also heavier and bigger? make sure that you have proper storage and transport facilities. :wink:

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17 years 5 months ago #46851 by Matthew C
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Valid Points Daves!

We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time. . . .
T. S. Eliot
A wise man....

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17 years 5 months ago #46852 by Seanie_Morris
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*I think it's ok to move this topic to the Observing Equipment forum now!*

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