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Hi
You have been given some great advice here and I am an unashamed refractor-oholic. However, always remember the best telescope is the one you use the most. Big dobs are certainly nice but unless you have some sort of observatory (aka ready to go garden shed etc) you will be hard pressed to beat the convenience of even an average quality APO refractor (100-127mm) on a strong Alt/Az mount. If you want to have a fantastic view of the planets etc on a 'big' telescope, dodge the expense and let someone else take care of the set-up - treat yourself to a trip to an Australian observatory. If you want something that 'you' are most likely to use often and thus through your overall time in usage get the most value out of your money - IMHO - maybe think a little more about a biggesh APO refractor - you don't have buy Tak, AP or Televue for great views these days and although a big Achro might sound better initially than a medium APO the old saying is quality over quantity. I am sure you will have fun with whatever you pick.
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