How cool is that trolley. It looks like a pram base. Bugger it, I only threw one out a couple of months ago.
I just upgraded from a 4" on eq mount to 10" Dob 1K, and absolutely love it. I've only had it outside a few times but should have got this one the first time. Anyway, the rest is history but the others are right, if you can afford, go for it.
Regards
Scott
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Originally Posted by zenith
Hi there,
You will find many suitable scopes here in fantastic condition at 2/3 to 1/2 the price of new, and with the money saved you can put it towards a quality eyepiece, right angle finder and Telrad. I made a trolley for my 12" dob and leave it outside in a locked shed with a tarp over it, no lifting! I also have an ED80 with a zoom eyepiece as a quick little grab and go scope.
You will see a difference between an 8" and a 12", but not much between an 8" and 10", or a 10" and 12". The biggest difference will be between a $30 eyepiece and a $300+ eyepiece.
Maybe join an astronomy club and have a look see through some scopes and meet some nice people. Some clubs have loan scopes for members as well.
Cheers, Tim
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