I had a similar problem with a smaller 150mm newtonian. My house has three levels at the back (so 2 sets of stairs). Of course the lowest/last level was the most light shielded and negotiating that with Newt and gear was a drag.
I got a 150mm sct instead - a lot easier to handle.
So, fellas, it can be more than how quickly a scope can be set up.
I have read some reviews of Celestron 114 and perhaps you will be dissapointed. They look cheap in the store.
Perhaps consider :
150mm SCT - shorter than a newtonian
100mm refractor - they tend to have better contrast then Newts - although I'm not sure with light polluted sky.
Intes MK-65 Maksutov is for sale in the classifieds (these get good reviews)
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