Hi Ric. I always enjoy your avatar
Thanks Brian but I am not looking for a refractor. I did not know about reflectors and the like when I bought the Pentax. And now I want to see into deep space preferably with goto. I was unable to find many objects when I had the Pentax.
I am not in any rush. I am considering whether to sell the Lunt because I don't want to have so much $$ tied up in this hobby at one time. Not to judge anyone at all but I am amazed at how many telescopes some people have. I certainly enjoy the technological aspect of telescopes - that is partly why I bought a solar scope; to have a high technology precision instrument that is able to filter out all but a narrow band of light to see the awe-inspiring features of the sun. Telescopes are wonderful!
So plenty of time to think. The 2 scopes available in the classifieds were excellent in appearance and size but after some helpful comments from other members I am rethinking about what I will be happy with.
IIS is a great site and a great community
