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Originally Posted by tp
Hi
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Anyway, people have recommended scopes like an 8" dobsonian, but others say the celestron nexstar, in different threads.
I want it for stargazing, moon, etc.
I understand the benefit of computerised, so am keen on that.
My research has pointed me to the celestron nexstar 6se, but i am curious on comparisons with scopes like the orion skyquest xt8i intelliscope or skywatcher 8" goto collapsible.
are they all easy to use? am i on the right track?
also, even with postage they seem so much cheaper from the usa...with the celestron and orion both being about $1000 aussi posted?
Any advice appreciated
Thanks
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You will definitely see more with an 8 inch DOB than with a 6 inch SCT.
And since the Skywatcher collapsible 8" GoTo Flex Dob is $1299 (new) and the Celestron 6SE is $1599 (new) [from the same dealer] than I think the choice is pretty easy.
The Skywatcher and Orion DOBs are similar quality (orion maybe slightly better) but the skywatcher is easier to setup.
I would steer away from importing, just because, as Malcolm said, if something goes wrong you have no comeback.