> Ok, I know that the issue of choosing between and 10" and 12" scope has
> been addressed, and the issue of choosing between a F10 and a F6.3 10" has
> also been discussed, but what about choosing between a 10" F10 or a 12" if
> your primary goal is deep space ccd and film photography? Does the
> increase in aperature equal the increased focal length of the F6.3? The
> scope will be pier mounted, so the increased size of the 12" is not a
> factor, nor is cost.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Gerald Miller
>
Hi Gerald -- It is my opinion that "aperatur" always wins.. You can always
add the 6.3 or 3.3 reducers to the f/10, if you wish to use that format later.

My personal experience is with the 12" lx200 (pier mounted), and I chose
it for the above reasons and have not regreted that approach. You can
see some of my results at Deep Space 99 below.

Best regards

Frank

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