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Is it reasonable for an amateur astronomer to get a commercial reflector?

Considering the Commercial Reflectors

For many astronomy enthusiasts, the mid-size aperture reflectors will provide a sufficient quality image to keep their interest. However, for some, bigger is always better. For those who want larger sized apertures found in commercial reflectors, look for models that come with a 250mm main mirror. The most common size of aperture among commercial reflectors is a 400mm aperture. However, larger sized apertures can become too much telescope for an average astronomy observer. With 300mm sized aperture commercial reflectors, you have to consider the importance of mounting to minimize vibration. Even with an equatorial mount, anything larger than this class of commercial reflectors are best reserved for an observatory.

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