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DOB flaws?
Ok so trawling around i have narrowed my first telescope choice focus to most likely be an 8" dob. I am aware of their advantages for a beginner such as myself, but how do they go when you are trying to set one up on uneven ground? as i am very green i have no idea how top heavy an 8" or 10" Dob would be?
I also would like to dabble a little with astrophotography with my canon are dobsonians not ideal for this? Is it true that refractors are better suited?
And is the dobsonian hole an annoying problem for people? Its a big universe there is always something to look at yes?
Also what are peoples experiences with buying second hand equipment from this site and others? I am thinking that for the price of a new 8" or 10" DOB i might be able to get an equivalent powered second hand scope on a GEM. I was reading something about mirrors needing to be recoated?
Any advice will be appreciated
cheers
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