Hi Mike.
My first scope was, and is, an 8" LX-90.
You will be able to see some galactic detail,
but not a lot. Dark skies required. And good transparency.
I do recall the first time I saw M51 in it.
The spiral arm structure was very good
and the companion galaxy quite visible.
M81&82, and M104 , and some other bright ones will be viewable too.
But before long you'll get a peek through someones larger Dob,
and you'll need to get yourself one of those!
Linton
My first scope was, and is, an 8" LX-90.
You will be able to see some galactic detail,
but not a lot. Dark skies required. And good transparency.
I do recall the first time I saw M51 in it.
The spiral arm structure was very good
and the companion galaxy quite visible.
M81&82, and M104 , and some other bright ones will be viewable too.
But before long you'll get a peek through someones larger Dob,
and you'll need to get yourself one of those!
Linton
