Hi people. My very first post, and I'd appreciate any advice for my first scope. I've been stalking the forums, checking products etc and right now, I feel like I've already "owned" 2 or 3 scopes and then moved on as my knowledge has improved and my needs have become clearer.
Right now I've narrowed down the type of scope to a Cassegrain due to their more compact size and portability. A dob is out, even though it would be great for home use. I need to be able to take this scope when travelling.
Budget is circa $1,500 (approved by the board of management
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Goto would be great, but if I can add-on later then maybe sway to visual quality over tech.
Primary use will be sighting the sky, but I want the option to take the odd picture with an SLR. If I ever get into the photography, then I may look for a more purposeful scope for that.
My initial thoughts was a Celestron SE4, Nextstar 127SLT, then an SE6, then...well it goes on. The SE6 rates well, but it appears I could get an 8 inch OTA and mount for similar money but what to get? I see so much experience on these forums and ask if you could help me with some recommendations?
Signed
Tortured (Jim)