I'll add another vote for the dob. A bintel (GSO) dob is fairly robust, and riding on cushion in a caravan would be fine. This gives you clearly the most bang for the buck in terms of seeing whats up there.
Did you know about the "dob night" event at macedon ranges observatory this saturday night? I've never been there and am new to the country, but could be a way to inspect several different brands up close and personal and test drive some...Last I heard (20 min ago via email) they had openings.
http://www.darksky.net.au/
Scott
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Originally Posted by Jarrod
hi everyone, 
im considering upgrading my telescope, but i don't know whether to go for large aperature or portabillity. i often go camping in places with very dark skies, infact i spend most weekends on a large property in central victoria.
i was thinking of a bintel 10" dobsonian to take advantage of the dark skies, but it will be a little harder to transport (we ussually travel with a trailer or caravan, but would that be a safe place for a telescope at 100kmh ?)
i currently own a 127mm EQ reflector of very low quility, so i started by just looking for a good quality replacement (125/130mm), but since a good replacement will cost around $600-$700, i thought it would be better to buy a dobsonian or something, but i really can't decide.
i can spend up to $700, but less would be better. i live in geelong, so any recomendations would need to be available in melbourne.
thanks, jarrod. |