Hiya Mandi,
Welcome to the forums. What a great idea for your boyfriend. My wife did the same for me the other year and I thought it was a wonderful gift.
I'm no expert but an 8" Dob is a very popular and great all-round scope. Heaps of people here seem to have them.
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One thing though, scopes are very personal items, and if I was going to spend hundreds, I would definitely discuss it first.
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I agree with Malcolm here. There are a heap of different areas to explore ... not only up in the skies but also with the scope and accessories.
Maybe you could surprise him by taking him out to a local star/viewing night and then present him with the cash/voucher to buy his own scope. That way he can get an immediate first look at what's available, the different types of scopes and a bit of a sense for the area.
Just a thought, but the idea of buying him a scope is a wonderful one. I'm sure he'll love it!
Cheers,
Af.