Confusion is a normal state while trying to work out astro gear. BTW, I was not trying to be rude with my other post ( I just re read it and it may come across that way!!) I was trying to strongly emphasis my own personal knowledge and experience.
The best way to alleviate the confusion is to take a step back and realise that you do not have to make a decision straight away. the skys will still be there in a month or so The single best piece of advice I have heard given to people buying their first scope (apart from not buying at at an Aust Geographic store!!) is get yourself along to star party or club observing night. The Astronomical Society of NSW is hosting the South pacific Party shortly (details here:
http://www.asnsw.com/node/712 ) and from experience here in Vic, you will learn more at these gatherings in a hour or so of wandering around, looking at and through scopes and asking questions than in months researching and looking at videos (or posting on IIS)
If that is not possible, keep an eye out for other gatherings or see if there are any societies you can join.
It will be money well spent!!
Malcolm
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Originally Posted by keepthebeercold
I think I'm actually getting more and more confused, oh my.
Just in case I rethink on the DOBs - would a 6" be considered fine or not big enough?
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