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Yep, a Dob is fine. But make sure it comes with a decent finder scope and that you get the finder aligned with the main scope BEFORE your son gets his first look. The reason is that Dobs, by their nature, are not all that easy to point for someone who is just starting. So a small finder scope will make sure he is in the right area and does not have any initial negative experiences having problems finding what he wants to see. Most dobs do have finders, but straight out of the box, you'll have to align it yourself. The easiest way is to set the dob up in daylight and see if you can point it at some distant terrestrial object - the tip of a church steeple, a telephone pole - whatever - and then use the adjusting screws on the finder to bring it onto the same object. Then, you're in business.
Peter
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