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Old 02-11-2005, 10:41 PM
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That's easy: 8" GSO Dobsonian. From Andrews they're around $400, somewhat more from Bintel but with expert support and service, and better accessories. Tube fits in the back seat of a small hatchback and the base in the boot.

If you must have a refractor, AOE (www.aoe.com.au) have decent refractors for under $500. Longer is better with these cheap ones because they will have less false colour. You will see a lot less with these than with the Dob.

Good second hand budget scopes are hard to find. Prices have been coming down rapidly in recent years, so a 3-4 year old scope would have to be sold at a 70-80% loss to the owner to compete with current new prices. And mirrors do age and need realuminising every so many years.

Last edited by janoskiss; 03-11-2005 at 12:47 PM. Reason: incorrect link (to the wrong AOE)
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