Hi! I've been lurking for a week or so and was hoping I could get some advice regarding a first scope purchase.
It's not for me, but a Christmas present for my husband who has had a lifelong interest in astronomy. After reading the less than complimentary appraisals of 'supermarket' scopes, I'm leaning towards a 6 inch Dobsonian - economical but good enough to spark an enduring passion, I hope! I have little to no technical knowledge on the topic though and am kind of bewildered by the terminology, so am relying entirely on web based expertise to guide me.
So far I've found two scopes within my budget. The
Guan Sheng GS-580 6" Limited 150mm x 1200mm Dobsonian for $299 or the
SkyWatcher Dobsonian - SW580 for $349. I'm hoping someone can give me some input on these scopes or suggest another, in the hope of making my decision easier!
Thanks in advance!
Tia