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Originally Posted by Somnium
it all depends on what interests you. many people can be extremely happy watching the sky through an 8 - 10" dob for years. noting what they see and being amazed at our universe (note, you will not see any colour visually, just blue and grey). others like to explore the limits of what is possible, peering deep into the blackness of space and seeing faint galaxies, or picking up unbelievable detail in nebulae. personally i fall into the latter. for option 1, get the largest Dob you can move and afford, for option 2 look at a NEQ6 or EQ5 with an 8-10" Newt (personal preference), some will recommend SCT's and others will recommend refractors. Camera wise, start with a DSLR and see how you go. astrophotography can get extremely expensive very quickly ... best to ask questions, try out some scopes at a star party and get to know what you are after.
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Thanks for the reply!
I think i would fit in the 2nd category. But, do you think its a good idea starting off with the first option though which may be cheaper, and then pick up gear as you become more experienced??
In regards to the astrophotography, i think i may like to delve into it, but dont have the time commitment currently. Might defer the camera purchase til later, and instead focus on a telescope and mount!
I realise my thoughts are pretty muddled
Still exploring my options