A very big thank you to all who replied, I've had a lot of work commitments these last few days which made it impossible to reply.
John B thank you, we have spoken about this guy and now I have the link you told me about, I'll check it out.
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Originally Posted by Miaplacidus
Andrew, have you thought this through? Wouldn't it be cheaper in the long run to encourage some other hobby. Buy her a horse.
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This advice should have been given to my parents when they bought me my 40mm Tasco when I was 7.
It's too late now, I'm hooked.
If she looses interest I'll keep her scope. (Come to think of it I might by her a 3.5" Questar...
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As you can see, this is my dilemma, I'm divided between dob and a small acro.
Thanks to all who suggested a 6"-8" DOB, I appreciate you're invaluable advice and ideas.
Also your advice makes perfect sense Steve and everyone who suggested a small acro refractor too.
David P again you're right too,
"Any view she gets or finds and then says proudly "Dad, look what I have found" will bring you running over and sharing the experience, regardless of seeing or tube currents."
I'll be deciding next week and I'll let you guys know what I ended up getting her, meanwhile please feel free to add any suggestions.
Once again Cheers everyone.
RB