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Hi,
Thanks for the replies.
I am not 100% sure the type of viewing I wish to do. Planets are a good place to start, but obviously the numbers are limited compared to other objects, so I don't think they should take priority.
I have looked through a few telescopes, but they have all been SCTs from memory.
Appreciate everyone's thoughts. I have ruled out a Newtonian based on size and how difficult it may be to use (ladder and ground don't sound appealing).
As the cost of the refractor is high, I thought a Meade LX90 8 inch might be worth coming up with the extra money for ($2600 currently). This would appear to solve the setup issues with an EQ mount and it seems quite transportable if I ever want to move it elsewhere.
How is a non go-to dob? Is it really that simple to just point it somewhere and find something for beginners? Just concerned that I'll get frustrated and wish I had bought a go-to. Although at $549 the cost is very appealing.
Thanks again.
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