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if you really want to put lots of time into your hobby large is good.
but i think that if you just want to have something to enjoy when you come home in the evening each day, or you dont want to much hassle setting up, smaller is better..
ive gone through quite alot of equipment, and i think i will be selling alot of it very soon, cause this hobby isnt a full time thing for me, there are plenty of important things i gotta do in my life, im still young, i think id rather just stick with something small and simple, i would probly just use a 8" dob or smaller in the future, need sleep, have more important things to do during the day time, rather then staying up all night.
basicly because you can just pull it out when you arive home in the evening, spend zero time setting up, and zero hassles, as you can just pick up the 8" with one hand get it outside and observe straight away, and then pack up straight away whenever need be, saving so much time and hassle, and gaining the enjoyment out of simplicity.
my current and final interest in observational astronomy is the moon and planets, i have been interested in mostly deep sky objects in the past but they are so limited to the darkness of the sky, where as you can view the moon and planets from anywhere on earth when they are around and not need worry as long as there are no clouds about.
anyways this is me, thought you might like to know.
aperture dose not allways rule.
spend more time thinking then buying and chose wisely.
Adrian.
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