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Originally Posted by Grease
That's interesting Matt. Is that because your dob is a bigger scope?
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Dobs tend to be bigger scopes, and dollar for dollar you get more aperture with a dob than an equatorially mounted scope. But the main reason is ease of use.
My first scope was a 5" Newt on an EQ2 mount. Used it for about a year and my list of found targets was still in single figures! Only managed the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Omega Centauri, M15 and a couple of double stars.
Within a month of getting an 8" dob I had done dozens of Messier objects and lots of other targets. I found I had to start keeping notes as I couldn't keep track of what I had seen.
Dobs are easy to use, easy to set up (no polar alignment!!), give more aperture per $$ spent, and if you get serious who wouldn't want a scope you need a ladder to use!!
My advice, don't lean towards a dob, just go and get one!!
Malcolm