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I've just joined this forum and no doubt this has been asked before. I am considering the Bintel252 - 10 inch or the Guan Sheng 880 - 10 inch. Which is the better deal ?

As a new stargazer which one would suit me better? I have read the advice and know it depends what you want to use the telescope for but I dont want to start with the cheapest I want to get started on a higher rung. I started with a cheap digital camera and then a better one and then an even better (more expensive !) one. I want to avoid this with a telescope and that is why I am looking at the 10 inch ones..(Gee I love people who speak in inches !)

Having said all that being new at this should I really be looking at a computer controlled one, such as the Meade EXT 90 AT ?

To give you an idea of my skill level I can recognise the moon and the southern cross.

I'm in the Blue Mountains is there an active club or group in this area?