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Originally Posted by Solanum
Buy a cheap 8" Dob, e.g. the ones from Andrews, and see how much viewing I actually manage then go for an expensive 8" SCT with the works later if I think it's worth it.
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If you're thinking that you will get better views with the SCT because it's more expensive you will be disappointed. Those inexpensive Dobs perform very well. Bang for buck they are, no kidding.
I don't like your option #2 - small aperture means you will want to upgrade after few nights of observing, or #3 - 12" is too big for a first/only scope IMO.