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Malcolm is spot on with his comments regarding equatorial mounts, for visual use they are less than ideal, anthing less than an HEQ5 or EQ6 is likely to be an exercise in frustration. I don't own a dob, but that would be my first recommendation. If later you have trouble finding objects, add one of Gary's wonderful Argo Navis units.
I agree with Paddy, buy a minimum of an 8 inch dob, or perhaps 10 inch. Andrews communications has a 10 inch dob for just $649 with 9mm, 15mm 25mm, bonus SV30mm eyepiece and bonus filters 2 year warranty and free shipping Aust wide.
Stay well away from the 130 newts on wobblomatic EQ mounts, they're simply a waste of money.
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