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Ah, I meant I wanted everything, but I wasn't actually expecting everything! I can't really justify more than $1500-1600 for the time being. I would really like to try my hand at photography with the 350D if possible so tracking would really be helpful. Goto is less essential as I'm sure learning how to properly align and point a scope by hand would be good for me!
I wasn't sure about aperture. I guess I want something that will be OK all round, without necessarily being ideal for any one thing. I am keen for some deep sky views as I said - being something you don't really get to see with binoculars.
Should I consider a second hand scope? I'm not sure I could easily judge what state the optics etc. were in? Plus being here in Mildura, does reduce ones options a little, and whilst I often go to Adelaide, I don't often have much spare time there.
I had noticed that dobsonians seem to be popular these days!
My impression of the market is that you've got the real rubbish, then the cheap 'proper' scopes at $600+ then somewhat better scopes at $1500+, better ones at $3,000+ and then of course the big ones! That's why I positioned myself at the $1500 bracket. If you really have to spend $3,000 to get something worthwhile I might have to wait a while.... If it's just my requirement for using the 350D that much then perhaps I should rethink what I do want...
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