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Old 04-10-11, 03:44 PM   #8
the_tyrant
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Originally Posted by Torplexed View Post
I don't know. After seeing lots of beginners fighting with these mounts I'm not sure they are a good idea for a starter scope. A simple Dobsonian mount and knowledge of the sky is a far better deal giving more telescope aperture and thus better image to the eye and less headaches for the same cost.
I always wanted a 8" automated telescope when i was 10
Glass is heavy, I just couldn't lift 25kg when i was 10
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