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Originally Posted by jmb
something that is a grab and go would suit me better, and hopefully result in being used more often, resulting in being a good telescope for me.
i want to view details on the moon, explore the planets, constellations and develop the interest i have had for a long time.
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I have to back up what Brendan said above. All three models you mentioned at the top of this thread will be worse to handle than the dob. First you have to take the tripod and mount out, then take out the counterweights, then take out the optical tube (scope), then line it up south...that is not 'grab and go"! I think you need to come to grips with a choice - either you're going to get a really small 'grab and go' that you can tuck under your arm but wont show you much detail in the sky (because you've taken a massive step down in aperture from the 6"), or you're going to have to accept that the good views of the sky involve a little more set up time than you would like. Telescopes are a bit like that, there is always a downside and you need to choose the downside you can live with. For you it's ease of use versus lack of detail. Probably not what you want to hear but that's how it goes.
This thread reminds of the time I ran into a family that had inherited an Astroscan and wanted a 'simpler to use' telescope. I told them you can't get much simpler than that! They weren't impressed. Put the extra effort in, it will be worth it.