Left field - buying is only one option, if you are really into imaging- you would definetly be better to rent time on a large professional scope that costs millions and is situted under perfect dark skies.
The economics are pretty simple if its only the end result you are after. $10,000 would buy a lot of viewing, and you could chase targets others can't even dream of.
If its not about imaging and you want eyeball time - then a large dob is probably your best friend.
The simple truth is you need to give folk a few more parameters on what you want to do and where you want to do it - then good advice can pour in!
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