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Just to follow up on my earlier post. As Scott mentioned, the Astronomical Society of Vic has a loan scope scheme for members. For a $10 rental and $50 deposit ( and the cost of your membership) you can loan out an 8" dob for 3 months along with an atlas. I did it and really enjoyed the use of the scope, gave me a great start.
The ASV website is asv.org.au
Another idea is drive down to Bintel in Camberwell and have a look at the scopes on display. When I was there on Saturday they had 6, 8, 10 and 12 inch solid tube dobs as well as a 10" lightbridge and a 12" SW Collapsible on display and they are always happy to assist with any questions. They sold a couple of dobs while I was in the shop and the quality of the advice they gave was first class.
Malcolm
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