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Old 15-12-2008, 01:03 AM
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Agree with Bobson also on the 8" over the 6" if your budget allows

York Optical, who have a Melbourne store, also carry an 8" Skywatcher @$449
http://www.yorkoptical.com.au/Produc...%2cProductName

It looks like the Skywatchers are still using rack and pinion focusers, though IIRC they are meant to be reasonable quality R&P's
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