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Originally Posted by kana
Hi guys!
New here and a few of my friends have suggested a quality DOB for my first telescope, and happy to spend $1300-$1500.
I was looking at the skycatcher 12" DOB, any other suggestions?
Many thanks in advance  |
Kana
Welcome to IIS!! I assume you mean Skywatcher? A couple of points. Fistly are you wanting a goto or a non goto scope? Obviously there are goto ones in your price range but they will be small aperture. Gotos usually work well but obviously there are electronics and motors that can go wrong and you still need a basic knowledge of the sky to successfully align them. Secondly are you thinking solid tube or collapsible. Again solid tube will be cheaper and are easier and quicker to setup but take up more room and can be harder to transport (depending on your car). Thirdly, have you seen a 12" scope. Many beginners are surprised how big one of these is. As a rough guide think of a smaller hot water tank!
Having said all that, the Skywatcher dobs are generally well made with pretty good optics.
Good luck with your decision!
Malcolm