As someone who owns an ETX and really likes it..my recommendation for a first scope-get an 8 inch or larger Dob!
the views through an ETX are just not satisfying enough especially from a suburban location. You need aperture.
Now for a second, travel scope...thats when an ETX is worth thinking of. I'd put the other budget GoTo telescopes in the same category.
However, if its astrophotography you are after you may need to consider rethinking your budget.
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