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140mm refractor vs 155mm refractor

Started by Debbie, 09/04/2003 12:07AM
Posted 09/04/2003 12:07AM Opening Post
How much of a difference would I see in a 140mm refractor vs a 155mm refractor? Would the increase in aperature in the 155mm refractor be worth the added cost?

Debbie
Posted 09/04/2003 12:58AM #1
It will be hard for a novice to tell the difference.
An experienced observer with the two scopes side-by-side
will notice more a little detail on moon and planets,
and maybe some fainter stars, in the larger scope.
Posted 09/04/2003 04:08AM #2
It depends on which two refractors you are talking about.