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c/astronomy-photos•the_lindathe_linda•1mo agoProlific Poster

Had to decide between a 6-inch Dob and an 8-inch SCT for my first real scope

Picked the Dob because it was half the price of the SCT, and now I'm fighting to see anything through light pollution in the suburbs. Anyone else regret going cheap on aperture for portability?
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corablack
corablack1mo ago
Can't believe you picked the Dob, suburbs are the worst for those open tubes.
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mary_west
mary_west1mo ago
Wrap the tube in a pool noodle and zip ties. Easy fix.
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spencer_park26
spencer_park261mo agoMost Upvoted
Pool noodles are genius for that, I did the same thing on my place after a bad crack showed up. Works like a charm and costs next to nothing.
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