[HAL2001]

Hi all,

After reading lots of info and advise we are trying to find out what will suit our needs best and would appreciate some expert input.

My wife wants to explore the moon and planets whereas I want to observe the stars as well without going into photography.

I realise that aperture is the most important aspect of the scope but I am in two minds about:
a) getting a refracting scope or a cassegrain.
b) which cassegrain (SCT or MAK) is the preferred option .
c) which brand to go for or avoid.

Hope these details will help give us some advise.

Thanks and regards
Henri