Hi Everyone,
Sorry for yet another question on which Dob to get, I'm sure they're getting quite tiresome. The information so far has been absolutely invaluable from reading through the responses in other threads. My partner and I purchased a 70mm Refractor a little over 6 months ago, and the astronomy bug has really caught on. I've also got a pair of 15x70 binoculars, and love getting out when I can. It's now getting to the point though, where I want to see so much more than I can through our current telescope and have finally saved up the money to get something bigger
Basically, I've been looking at the 10inch Skywatcher Collapsible Dob, which comes in at $799 @ Andrews. It works for me in terms of both space and cost, so no issues there.
However, I keep thinking would the GOTO version be a better option? The 10inch is $1349 @ Andrews. I live in an area with some light pollution, but find it hard to get out as often as I would like. So I'd like to maximise my viewing time when I get the chance - which is where the GOTO appeals to me.
I know there are push to options such as getting an Argo Navis, however the cost of this is significantly greater than paying the extra now for GOTO.
My budget is pretty much $1500, however can stretch to $2000, to allow for some eyepieces and other accessories.
There is also the option of getting the 8inch in GOTO, for $999 @ Andrews. However, the extra aperture is very appealing, and I would probably forever be wanting to know what it looks like through the 10inch.
So after months of research, and constantly changing my mind this is where I've finally got to. Any help would be wonderful as I cannot wait to finally get a new telescope. Thank you all very much!
