[digital_astro] 6" Newt or 4"APO

From: mrt618 (mtauber_at_antispamdomain.not)
Date: Wed Nov 26 2003 - 23:21:35 EST


I can't figure out which way to go here, I am stuck. I am looking
at the Takahashi M-160 and the TMB 105 f/6.2 for my fist scope. I am
worried about all the little nuances that come with owning a newt, I
like the quick and easy setup of the APO. My end goal is to get
into astrophotography; I would consider myself a decent armature
photographer. Can someone please give me some detailed examples of
what I will see with the newt over the APO? I live in a suburban
town in New Jersey, the closest Dark Sky area can be summed up as
follows:

Moderate light pollution.

  Typical naked-eye magnitude limit on a clear, moonless night:

     At the zenith: 5.6
     East: 5.0
     West: 5.2
     North: 5.4
     South: 4.5

Horizons:
     East: 25 degrees
     West: 40 degrees
     North: 40 degrees
     South: 35 degrees

Thanks,

Marc

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