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Dob. 8" Is Good?

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Posted by George on June 6, 2001 04:25:27 UTC

Hi!

I was wondering if a Dobsonian mounted telescope is an easy instrument to track celestial objects at high magnifications? (ex. planets at 200X) Is there any pros or cons that I should be aware of before purchasing a Dob. mounted telescope?

Thank you in advance,
-George

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