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Orion Optics UK is no relation to Orion Optics US.
Having been through the angst of receiving a duff scope from abroad, I would warn against importing a NEW one.
A proven 2nd hand one from a reliable vendor would be better.
Having said that, as others have pointed out, freight would be a killer. Possibly the same as the scope again or more.
Orion are no better or worse than GSO or Meade or Skywatcher, so unless you are hooked on the "Intelliscope" platform - which is a great idea - Ithink you's be just as happy with any other 10". I think, but I'm not sure, that Skywatcher makes go-to dobs.
Ay any rate, unless you are doing quick Lunar shots, a dob really isn't suitable for astro-photography. I suppose you could take multiple short exposures of planets and then process them in registax, but an 6 or 8" on a decent GEM will prove infinitely better.
Good luck with your search!
Peter
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