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Hi Nicole, If you decide to go with a dob, I strongly recommend you get a
Skywatcher 8 or 10 collapsible. I have a 10, and the collapsing system is
very strong, and provided that you hold the tube fully extended when you
nip up the locking knobs, the collimation remains good. I rarely have to
adjust mine. Andrews are, I believe selling the 10" for a brilliant $699,
which would leave a bit left over if you want to get a 10-1 focusser,
although I have no problem with the supplied focusser for visual work.
The 10" tube weighs about 14kg, so if that's a bit much, go for the 8. I have no connection with Skywatcher whatsoever
raymo
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