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This one is a no brainer. Get the 8". You will see lots more with it. The 8" is basically the same size as the 6". Only the tube is skinnier on the 6, but it is just as long. And the Dob bases are the same size too. The 6" is a nice scope, and if you only had $300 to spend it would be a great buy, but if you have enough for the 8" go for it. You might want to also consider the 8" SkyWatcher Dob from Myastroshop for $440. The tubes of the SWs have a much better finish and won't rust, which the GS tend to do. Plenty grab and go enough; for the GS, attaching a couple of handles to the sidewalls of the base helps a lot in this regard (I believe the SW might already have holes cut into the rocker box for handles).
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