3" Newtonian Telescope Magnitudes?

ambiguous_error · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 03:39 AM

On a good night, what is the faintest magnitude that I can expect to see with my 3" newtonian?

philip d · #2 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 03:40 AM

Hey there,
under really good conditions your limit would be 11.9, but this would be rare. Mostly around 10-11 max would be the norm.

cheers

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