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I started out with a scope just like the one mentioned. A 150mm Skywatcher newt on a EQ3 mount. To be honest. I wish I started with an 8" Dob. They are priced the same at about $400 except the dob is MUCH easier to setup and use. The 8" shows more detail and see's fainter objects then a 6" as well.
That being said. You said you have $700 to spend. Consider getting 10" dob. Still fairly manageable and transportable and should come within budget. The Bintel/GSO variety come with an assortment of eyepieces too. Maybe spend another $60 for a laser collimator and you may not get the urge to upgrade your scope for a few years. 10" is a serious photon collector. At a dark sky site you can hunt for galaxy clusters with it.
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