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All right you've persuaded me! I think I'll go for an 8-10" dob at the cheaper end of the market. I can then use the money I haven't spent for eyepieces etc. when I feel the need, or if I get totally bitten by bug put it towards an LX90 or similar one day in the future.
I'm hoping I won't find it to much trouble finding things to view. I am a scientist by day and have always been reasonably good technically. I used to be pretty familiar with the northern hemisphere sky when I was younger (though not finding things through a scope...), so hopefuly I can pick up the southern hemisphere sky without to much difficulty.
I'll join the Mildura society too, that should help.
I'll just add that I've found this forum very helpful, friendly and positive, both in my own contact and browsing other threads.
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