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The 8" Dob is just a bit over budget, but the 6" from Andrews at $350 would be a nice choice. Alternatively, for an ultra portable setup, look on the Andrews Used and Surplus page, see if they still have the 130mm f/5 parabolic mirror Newt for $199, and stick it on an AZ3 mount (<$130 from AOE). This would make a great second grab-and-go scope even after you "upgrade" to a bigger one.
I would stay away from EQ mounted scopes in this price range.
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