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Megan, I would go for it and get the 8" Skywatcher dob, you won't regret it. I believe that the most important piece of equipment for any amateur astronomer is not the size or quality of the telescope; not the quality of the eyepieces but the state of mind of you, the observer; it's the enjoyment you get from observing that really counts. I now have a 10" GSO dob but my most memorable and enjoyable observing since 1989 was done with a rough and ready 8" f 7.4 dob. Forget about aperture and "state of the art" equipment, go with enjoyment----an 8" will serve you well for many years. I wish I had my handy 8" with its unsexy eyepieces back again.
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