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Old 05-08-2009, 10:09 PM
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Just starting out. Think I'll go with a Dobsonian.

Hi

I have just joined IIS and want to commend everyone for the info and help here. I have found out so much by just reading past posts. I am getting back into stargazing after years doing other things. I think a 10" Dobsonian will suit me (planets and moon mainly, no photography).

My question is whether or not tracking is worth it? I have little ones that I want to get involved and I want to make it easy for them to start out. Andrews has the Skywatcher 10" Dobsonian with tracking for $1599. Could I buy that and attach an Argo Novis for push to function?

http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm

Or should I just start out with a basic 10" Dobsonian like a GSO and use the money I save for extras? Again, Andrew's have a Super Deluxe package available.

Hope that makes sense. Many thanks.

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