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Old 26-01-2007, 10:47 PM
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DaveO (David)
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Question Feedback on entry level scope

Hi all.

A friend of mine who is interested in getting into the game has been offerred a York Optical 4.5"(?) newt for $250 on some sort of EQ mount. Seems a reasonable deal except I suspect it is an old scope and we don't know if the eyepieces are 1.25" or the old 1" yet.

I have had a look around the various supplier web sites, and see that he could pick up a Guan Sheng GS-580 (6" dob) from Andrews for $299. Any feedback on this scope?

I don't want him to waste his money but know he will have a limited budget to start. Any thoughts would be welcome.
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