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Old 23-03-2006, 08:57 AM
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[1ponders] (Paul)
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Listen to Starkler. The mount will drive you nuts for a start. It will be very flimsy. There are quite possibly some good .925 eyepieces around the place but I'm betting the ones offered here are not them. Avoid .925 eyepieces, 1.25" are the minimum to start with as they are the "standard" now.

Best bang for the buck? 6" - 8" GS Dob, you might even be able to talk them into throwing in a couple of eyepieces. Too many people have given up the on astronomy because of dodgy mounts and scopes. Check out the GS - 580 under Dobsonian scopes here

I see you're on the Sunshine Coast. I'm in Nambour and there are quite afew of us you get together every month out at Kenilworth. You're welcome to drop in for visit at either place. Drop me a pm if you interested.
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