is an 8 inch Dobsonian big enough ?

[qwertywarrior]

hi guys

 

im gonna buy a dobsonian soon and im debating between buying a 10 inch or 8 inch

im an amateur and for the past year ive been using my trusty 80mm refractor and now i feel an upgrade in needed

 

 

thanks

Edited October 21, 2015 by Godlygamer23
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[ALwin]

For astronomy, I've always considered telescopes with larger diameter mirrors or lenses to be better.

[Nineshadow]

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[ALwin]

For all the low IQ people out there, this is a Dobsonian telescope.

 

[Godlygamer23]

Guys, please answer the question or don't post.

[Guest Generallee]

For all the low IQ people out there, this is a Dobsonian telescope.

 

I knew that, i mean, there is no way one can name something "Dobsonian Telescope" if it's not a Dobsonian Telescope Telescope.

 

 

hi guys

 

im gonna buy a dobsonian soon and im debating between buying a 10 inch or 8 inch

im an amateur and for the past year ive been using my trusty 80mm refractor and now i feel an upgrade in needed

 

 

thanks

 

Found this on this page

 

" the 10" Skywatcher is the same focal length (apprx) as the 8" so there's no issue with eyepiece height (unless you are very short). I don't think there's much difference between the bases either so I'd go for the 10" as this will provide better views. the 8" is a great all round starter but the 10" is an even better scope in my opinion, providing excellent aperture.

I would always say for visual, buy the biggest aperture you can afford and move about, you'll be glad you did.

rather than eyepieces, budget for a Telrad or other red dot finder (maybe £20-40) a decent star map (£10) and if you can stretch to one, a right angle correct image finder (6x30 or 9x50). these three things will provide more value for money than eyepieces currently I feel. eventually a couple of better eyepieces and a decent barlow will serve you well for many years to come. "