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[mattyb217]

can someone please give me some addvise on what would be the best scope for a beginner to use.

i currently use a refractor 70mm/900mm which i have been for about 6 months but now i want to upgrade, i had my mind set on getting a 130 EQ but heard that the mount is not user friendly (for beginners) so now i am thinking a 6" dob until i have a little bit more experiencing in the sky.

i know everyone is different but your insight would be much appriciated :thanx:

[mplanet62]

Go for a DOB. Much simpler in everything, and 6" (150mm) is considerably better than 130mm. Beginner's EQ mounts (like 130 EQ) need extraordinary skill to operate them - due to their roughness and shakiness. I have practical experience with little brother of it - Celestron Astromaster 114EQ. 130EQ looks marginally better to me.

[ZeroID]

Yep, go DOB to start, but go 8" or 10", it's worth the bit extra, beleive me. It can always be sold on to fund your next big aperture.