Re: Dobsonian Aperature Question

>I am trying to decide between two dobs (a 10" and a 12"). Aside from any
>considerations of size, weight, etc, how much of a difference will 2" make.

HI:

You wouldn't think the 2 inches would make a huge difference, but, boy, does
it! 10 is OK, but 12.5 inches seems to be just about the place where the
brigher objects start to look like pictures.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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