Chuck: For my larger scopes (10-inch and 12.5-inch) I use both a Telrad and a 3-inch F5 Celestron refractor with an erect-image diagonal. I like the larger refractor 'cause it gives a bright image with a wide field for hunting particularly faint objects. The 80mm finders on my 8-inch SCT and my 5-inch refractor are adequate for those scopes. I've found anything smaller to be absolutely useless, as no doubt many others on the list have found. For what it's worth... Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+kimharch=cut.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 10:47 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Finderscope poll I would like to hear more opinions from frequent, seasoned observers. Daniel, Patrick, Don, Brent, Ron, you guys come to mind, I know there are others on the list. Thanks to those who have replied so-far! ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ Sponsored Link $420k for $1,399/mo. Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! www.LowerMyBills.com/lre _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned by Cut.Net Managed Email Content Service, using Skeptic(tm) technology powered by MessageLabs. For more information on Cut.Nets Content Service, visit http://www.cut.net ______________________________________________________________________