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Its a nice scope.
Basically the same as the Skywatcher 150.
Our soaring $ hasn't yet translated into lower local prices, however you should easily be able to find one for less in the states, which would mean no customs hassles anyway.
You will not find an Intes scope for the same money except second-hand.
There is no longer a US importer and they are rare here.
I think there is a Intes 6511 for sale on a-mart.
That's a VERY nice scope - 6.5", f11, 1/6-7 wave - at around the $1000 mark.
It would ride reasonably well on something like an AT Voyager mount.
The big downside to a Mak-Cass is their narrow field of view. You'll get no 'spacewalk' experience even with an Ethos or Nagler.
You will however get great views of the moon, planets and most DSOs.
If you prefer a wide-field experience a small, quality refractor like a William Optics GT81, Megrez 88 or 90, Orion CF80T or Astro-Tech 90 will be very portable and will take high mags well.
All should be around the US$1000 mark. Less used.
Good luck and have a great trip!
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