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Old 18-10-2009, 12:50 PM
dclnmurray (Dave Murray)
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Brisbane, Kuraby.
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This is so Brain numbing - beginner first scope choice

Hi All

Been reading lots and just so confused.
First time I am venturing into Astronomy after my Brother in Law showed me stuff through his 12" Dob
http://calgary.rasc.ca/telescope_mak...R_gussie-1.jpg

So I am hooked. Have about 800-900 budget.

The three areas and the scopes I have looked at are

1: Computerised
NexStar 130SLT

2: Dobsonian
10" skywatcher

3: Mounted reflector
200mm Skywatcher on EQ5 mount.

Not interested in planets much but rather view NGC's and M DSO. Not Interested in photography, well not yet anyway.
Interested in joining a group so transporting scope is required and live in southern Brisbane areas.

I know it really is a loaded question but can anyone provide guidance?
Also if anyone can recommend a good group to join I would be appreciated.

cheers

Dave
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