If I was primarily going to observe the moon, does the "spend your money on aperture" rule of thumb still work? Planets are a secondary interest. I would casually look at some of the main nebulae, but most of my time would be sent gazing at the moon.

I had been thinking about the 6" or 8" dobs - are they "not quite as good" as refractors for lunar viewing, or are they "blown away." If its the former, I'd probably still go with the Dobsonian route - if its the latter I would look more at refractors.

I am trying to find local star parties, but in the meantime I would love to hear your advice.

Thanks,
Rob

• Moon Observing - filipowski - December 1, 2003 - 19:30 UTC
  • leaning towards the AR-5 - moonnerd - December 3, 2003 - 05:45 UTC
    • Re: AR-5 - filipowski - December 3, 2003 - 18:39 UTC
      • 2" diagonal - moonnerd - December 3, 2003 - 22:18 UTC
        • Diagonal - filipowski - December 4, 2003 - 00:37 UTC
          • okay - 1 more - moonnerd - December 4, 2003 - 03:56 UTC
            • Re: 1 More... - filipowski - December 4, 2003 - 15:15 UTC