|
Just a brief comment,
I'm also very new to this...I recently bought a second hand 8" collapsible dob through the classifieds here, very reasonably priced, and I've also grabbed a new telrad, cheshire collimator and a couple of half-decent second hand eyepieces.
Not knowing how other telescopes perform, all I can say is I've been blown away by the views I get, and I know this is a scope that will keep me happy for a long time. It's reasonably portable - I can carry it myself, but it takes 2 trips, one with the OTA and one with the mount. Both are pretty easily manageable though....
This forum has been fantastic for getting me going, and I've met some very knowledgeable and generous people who have helped steer me in the right direction....keep asking questions and you should get something great...
|