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moonshinegnomie

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7. i know what you mean

Reply to chouchou (Reply #5)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 01:51 PM

Jun 23

he has an 8" probably by either meade o(ut of business) or celestron.
i had one a long time ago but it was such a pita to set up i ended up donating it to a local school district before we moved. plus its not ideal for astrophotography of deep space objects.
mine is a refractor

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M27 the dumbbell nebula [View all] moonshinegnomie Jun 23 OP

Beautiful, the colors are magnificent MiHale Jun 23 #1

wow...I've seen it many times stillcool Jun 23 #2

Great job! 60mm ? chouchou Jun 23 #3

80mm moonshinegnomie Jun 23 #4

Ah..I understand. My husband is into Astronomy. chouchou Jun 23 #5

i know what you mean moonshinegnomie Jun 23 #7

He's said a few times that Refractors are much easier to "Do things" chouchou Jun 23 #8

ask him if hes heard of a telegizmo cover moonshinegnomie Jun 23 #9

He said: Sure ..good idea. Thanks much for the heads up..! chouchou Jun 24 #10

Wow! Amazing! SheltieLover Jun 23 #6