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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Anybody know if either of these 3 are any good and what kind of image's could i see of the moon and planet's.

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Telescope 3

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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Why do you want a Newtonian as opposed to a Schmidt Cassegrain? Here's my setup:
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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George,

Any reason why that telescope is aimed at Sorority Row at USC?
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Originally Posted by zdave87,Apr 28 2009, 07:13 PM
George,

Any reason why that telescope is aimed at Sorority Row at USC?
Dave, you found me out!
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Raptor, why the hard-core setup?? How's the clarity on that behemoth?!
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Originally Posted by The Raptor,Apr 28 2009, 10:20 PM
Dave, you found me out!
Take pictures, George.
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Originally Posted by 03AP1,Apr 28 2009, 07:20 PM
Raptor, why the hard-core setup?? How's the clarity on that behemoth?!
You get what you pay for.
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^^Yes. I guess I'll be more detailed in my questioning..

Do you own it for business or pleasure? How far out can you see? (with detail?)
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Originally Posted by 03AP1,Apr 28 2009, 07:45 PM
^^Yes. I guess I'll be more detailed in my questioning..

Do you own it for business or pleasure? How far out can you see? (with detail?)
Personal use. Thousands of light years.
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Nice setup raptor! Once I graduate, I think I'm going to be looking closely into the meade LX200
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