Thank you all so much for your replies. It looks like an 8" Dob is the way to go...now just to choose which one. Is there one brand/make that is considered "the one" to go for as far as 8" Dobs go? Any to be avoided?
I will head to Siruis at Underwood, or perhaps York Optical if that's easier to get to, but would love to know what brands you all consider to be better than others (otherwise I'll just have to believe what the salespeople tell me!).
I have a few weeks to get this organised as it's for DH's birthday, not Xmas.
Hope you're all travelling well in the lead up to Xmas.
REgards,
Tasha
