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    Scope advice

    Sometimes. The thing is to buy a very fine example of the lower priced scope, by star testing etc. Then I would say the 85mm scope would normally be better and if possible sometimes go above 75x if your eyes are capable of doing this. Regards, B.
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    Scope advice

    To see all the details on a small bird at 800 yards plus you probably need a 100mm ED or 120mm ED astro refractor and 100x or more. They aren't waterproof and need a sturdy altazimuth mount. It also depends how good your eyesight is. Also good atmospheric Seeing conditions. 100mm ED tube and...
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