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Possible telescope upgrades

My telescope is pretty good, but now that I have one I’ve been thinking about how to get even better. Here’s what I’ve been thinking about: #1: Bigger telescope. Bigger telescopes with bigger mirrors both capture more light and allow you to resolve tinier details. I saw someone made a “Leavitt” telescope, also 3D printed, designed to fit an 8" mirror! My telescope has a 4.5" mirror right now. It cost $30. Read More