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For simplicity and easy of use it's very hard to go past a dob. for beginners. Go the 10" if you can afford/handle/transport it. It will show you planets and deep sky, and will keep you happy for quite some time. Unlike setting up a mount, which can be frustrating for beginners and ruin the experience, dobs are ready to use at a whim (make sure you allow scope to cool down for planets tho, all that's involved is leaving it outside for a bit, instr. book will explain.
Allan, have a read through the threads in this section, plenty of advice given for people in the same situation as yourself.
As for which one, personally, I prefer the tension handles on the Skywatcher and Saxon to the GSO, as the long handles can be used to move the scope around with (esp. if you add wheels). That to me, was more important than the extra accessories the GSO comes with.
Kind regards,
Suzy.
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