Thanks for that Malcom, The Seben is one thing that I have learned so far, I actually considered it as a choice based on price and the apparent German label originally but upon researching reviews of people, it stands out as a do not touch sort of scope in the (real) astronomy world.
I have a few faves at the moment but am reluctant to make up my mind without sound advice, this is one choice I am considering and I would like some feedback
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/saxon-8-i...an-bundle.html
This is another
http://www.ozscopes.com.au/dobsonian...on-10inch.html
I would like to move around a bit between home and my second home (second home is about 400 mt above sea level). Plenty of transport space is available, I know they are bulky but for me that is not an issue, my main concern is quality.
If you were a born again newb in this day and age what would you choose?