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Originally Posted by Markaus
Spent the evening reading away and browsing the classifieds, my only newbie concern is that I would spend some valuable dollars and be no better off than my wobbly power seeker which has been in and out of the box over the past 2 years more so out of frustration as it's hard to align, focus although I did manage to get a photo of the moon after hrs of trying to keep it steady! I also need to be mindful that I'd need to make the right choice to serve me for a good few years.
From reading the threads on the newbie recomendations I'm really thinking of the Genuine Skywatcher Black Diamond Collapsible "Go To" SynScan
8" Dobsonian...A$999. But then I just read a post whereby the full tube might be better as it can be in the future potentially mounted on an equatorial mount as an upgrade.
Is some respects it's a nice problem to have at this stage but so long as the right choice is made on purchase.
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The trusses are certainly a recent fad. I have a feeling that the f/4.5 or f/5 trusses are not necessarily for the person who would buy the smaller scope (beginner) owing to the every-time collimation necessity. Once learned it's ok but yeah. It's portability at a price. i hate to say this, just theory of mine.
Don't wanna put anyone off but u can't really get what u want can u. my beginner scope would be f/8 6" dob due to sharpish views of planets rendered and much less need for collimation, plus potentially more portability, and a faster set-up
Cheers folks! It's the traditional solution basically. But that is changing, obviously.