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Hi, I too got a Nat Geo tabletop dob as it was going for redivulously cheap at Aldi. I decided to buy an 8" collapsible dob and the views are on another level compared to the small one. I have since upgraded to a 10" full tube dob and although the views are better there's not an amazing amount of difference.
For beginning the 8" dob is just great and not too large ( esp. in collapsible form ). Not having a goto mount forces you to learn the sky which is invaluable and gives you a buzz when you find what you are looking for.
Also the longer you look at stuff the more you see.
I too am coming out of my noobness and have found this hobby so rewarding.
I used the free software stellarium to help learn what's out there.
All the best
Steve
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