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I love this scope. I don't own one but wish I did. I used one of the very first models to enter NZ (through Darrell Ramsey). The scope is fantastic, you could see some of the pink in the Lagoon Nebula and pink and blue of the Trifid. Within reason, it is an excellent scope. It is frankly impossible to beat the portability of a collapsible 5" F/5 dob.
Yes and good 6" or 8" scope will show you closer views. Brightness is limited by the exit pupil size though so talk of "seeing more" is really about getting more resolution and image detail in fainter objects, or resolution and magnification on planets.
Remember that if you are just starting out with a first scope that having a wider field of view makes finding your way around the sky a zillion times easier. That's why we recommend beginners start with binoculars.
You already like the sound of it and several people here have said it's great. Just do yourself a favour and buy one at a good price. I'm sure it'll have good resale value if and when you decide to buy a bigger scope.
cheers,
Cam
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