6" reflector for DSO viewing?

[keeplookingup]

As I bounce from the thread to thread and learn(thanks all) I see a recurring theme.

aperture = better viewing(on certain objects, depending on___).

so, Size matters

[alientrader]

To get an idea of the size of objects you can view with different sized scopes see http://www.12dstring.me.uk/fov.htm

It doesn't give an idea of the light-grasping capabilities but does give a very good comparison of object size/fov.

(use the red 'switch to visual' link to change the list to show eyepieces! Took me a few visits of the site to notice the link! Too engrossed with the different scopes)