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Hey Guys,

I’ve been lurking here a few days, wearing out the search button over my very first scope.

Well after quite some reading and changing of my mind, I’m sure the majority of you would be pleased that I have settled on a 10” Dob.
The last few days has taught me that ICEINSPACE is a friendly place and I think it’s time I asked a few questions.

There are two 10” Truss Dobs that I am looking at;

One is from Star Optics 10" Truss Dob

And the other is from Andrews Communications 10" Truss Dob


Now to me they look almost identical however, the one from Star Optics is branded Star Watcher and is stated to ship with a Crayford Focuser and the one from Andrew’s is unbranded with a different base and advertised with a Crayford 'Style' focuser.

My gut reaction is they are the same scope and focuser but this language is often used when talking about a genuine item vs. a copied item.


So there you are, a nice easy question to start with.


Happy to hear other suggestions for a beginner scope if you have them.

My searching has revealed that I have come into this a couple of months too late. Am I correct that 8”, 10” and 12” dobs have recently gone up in price?

Does anyone have any preferences for shipping companies? I've read a couple of threads where members have received beat up boxes with dented scopes; little scary.

Oh, I'm in Central Queensland btw, plenty of starry, starry nights up here.

Cheers