I believe an 8-10" dob is the way to go when you're first starting off.
They give splendid views through the eye piece. They're simple to use.
Easy to set up. If an object you want to see is behind a tree, just put the scope on it's trolley ($25 @ SuperCheap) and move it to a better location.
It's not that simple with an EQ or eve Alt Azi mount. They'll need to be realigned after moving. (ho hum and I'd rather be observing than having to play around with the mount again)
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