Hi all. I have very similar questions to Nicole. Mainly interested in viewing ( main driver is letting me & my 8yo son get into looking at the planets and moon) and have sorta settled on getting an 8 inch dob.
From what i can see the main options are probably saxon, skywatcher, bintel or ozscope brands. Any recommendations, comments, pros or cons for any of these?
Is it worth getting a collapsible (from what i can see for a bit more money there is probably a big advantage for storage).
Also, is it worth getting a laser collimator thingy? Noting i will need to get the scope shipped to Hobart. Do the collapsibles need retuning more often?
Ps I'm a complete newb with a thick skin so feel free to comment, correct etc. happy for any advice.
