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Originally Posted by dannat
While I agree with peter about the alt/as option , a 6" dobsonian mount reflector is much cheaper, have seen them for 329
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True enough.
But 'you' can use the Alt/Az mount with another scope as well - making it ultimately a little cheaper than a Dob.
For me, the conveniance of the alt / az set-up outweighs the price difference. I hate lugging Dob. bases around. They always wind up falling on my foot!
Also, I find most of them to be
too easy to move in both axes.
Could just be its almost always windy here, but an alt / az (usually) has much more stiction, eliminating almost all vibration.
Just my preference.
YMMV.