Ok Brendan, thanks. Interested that you have a DSE scope. I have been warned away from them by virtually everyone. I have been offered a Saxon 8"Dob for $515 which is very tempting. It has Crayford focussing and comes with 2 Plossl eyepieces. The Bintel seems to have an advantage in the mount which is reportedly more stable and easier to control, but I haven't heard anything really negative about other scopes. There are also additional bits included, but the price is also higher. I guess I could always buy additional bits a later date when my piggy-bank has recovered somewhat.
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