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Short tube vs long tube refractors

Started by aaronsland, 11/27/2002 04:11PM
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Michael Frias
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of a long tube and a short tube refractor? Aside from the size!

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Posted 11/27/2002 09:17PM #1
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Be a discriminating shopper and do your homework. Some short tube refractors, including achromats, have better color correction than others. Check Stellarvue (see reviews by Ed Ting and Cloudy Nights).

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