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Old 02-11-2005, 10:46 PM
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Welcome Jono,

http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm

is a great place to start and I would recommend going and seeing these guy and http://www.bintelshop.com.au/ and http://myastroshop.com.au/

Firstly what are your expectations. Are you looking for massive views of planets, or big galaxies? Do you want to take top quality pictures.

Generally the above scenarios are many $$$ 10,000 plus all the rest

The Guan Sheng GS-680-LTD
$399.00 AUD is a great start to get as much light into your eye for the $ you spend. TO make it up to $500, you could get say a 9mm or 12mm eyepieces for looking at things closer and a 20 or 25mm eyepiece for wider views.

Janokiss has a 8" and I know he is happy with it.

Keep asking away and don't rush in!!

Or for $599 you are into a 10" dob.

The 8" dob is very portable however.

Lots of guys in sydney that can help you choose. There are get togethers, so you can try before you buy.
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