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Originally Posted by erick
Yep Megan, good choice. Come back here with questions after you have it. There are tricks and tweaks that will help. Cheers Eric
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Hi Megan,
Don't forget what Erick said. Many of us (myself included) have tweaked our dobs to track more smoothly by replacing the bearings. They can tend to be a bit stiff (I know both of mine were), and once these are replaced you can pretty much move it with a touch of a finger. Don't let this scare you though and feel you have to do it, just makes it that much better is all.
Erick, this is what you meant right?
The 6" dob is considered "the entry level serious scope", so going 8", will be a very good choice and keep you happy for quite some time. You will see galaxies (albeit feint), globular clusters, loads of nebulas, the rings of Saturn (incl. the black Cassini Division), the bands on Jupiter, their moons etc - lots!
All the best with your choice,
Suzy.