[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

Originally Posted by prova

Hi there

I'll take a punt and say that you will get alot of replies pointing you towards something like a 12" Dob (be it a GSO, Skywatcher collapsible or a Lightbridge).

Haven't checked prices but I'd say one of these would set you back around $1,200.00 then you have a healthy $800 to spend on some nice eyepieces, collimating tools, light shroud if you go a truss, etc

Going from a 90mm to a 300mm (12") will be a BIG difference

Hope that helps..

yeah, i already use an 8" scope. although something with a GoTo mount might give her an easier time of finding objects, and maybe a dob wouldnt lend itself to planetary viewing