DavieH

It's not it our fault - all the stuff is just soooo shiny

Only the six then? Got to admire your restraint!!

Now there's a thought, and if I tidied the shed I wouldn't have to have the "where's that going to go" discussion/argument... Stoppit - you're really not helping John!

Thanks Cosmic and Stevie. Now I'm leaning back towards the 6se! Reason I was favouring the 8 is a couple of threads have had seen had comments from 6 owners who have either wished they had gone for the 8 or moved on to it fairly quickly. I'm still fooling myself that this is my last scope (maybe I should change "last" to "next"...) but the reality is whichever route i go I won't have the funds to buy the next one (there, I've said it - my name is Dave and I'm an addict...) for a good few years. Think I may have to resort to flipping a coin!

Hi John, I know - I'm kidding myself!! actually I had looked at the 6 se because the user reviews I've seen are good, and it seems easy to handle. Plus there are a few used ones about. However, I am worried the 6 isn't going to be much of a step up from my 130p and as I am visual only I really want to "see" a difference. Don't suppose you or anyone else out there has either owned both or done a side-by-side of a 130 Newt and a 6" sct?

Thanks for the replies. I hear what you say and appreciate you both have far more experience than me, my worry is that a heavier duty tripod\cpc would be harder to move around and mean I would use it less (because I'm lazy!). Is there much difference in weight? Also, I need a set up that will break down reasonably easy as storage is part of the deal, or more accurately the negotiations, at home! thanks for pointing out my naivety Cosmic - I didn't believe a word of it as I was typing - "last scope" my @#$&!!

Hi all, reading the forum I think I'm in a place most newbies are or have been. Got the bug with my 130p a few years ago, now I want to upgrade. I will be visual, mainly from home (Bath, not great for light pollution) but want to visit a couple of dark sky sites - South Wales and Exmoor are in easy reach. I've been bouncing around just about every retailer and review site (some great stuff on here) to soak up info. I think the best starting point for me, with potential to add as funds allow, is going to be a nexstar se or evo 8 - probably the evo for the tripod and battery. I think they are right for me because of the balance of goto convenience, portability, reliability and size. I'm in no rush (just as well - I'm still saving and nobody has stock!), but would welcome advice from anyone who has been in a similar position and has owned/used either. This is likely to be my last scope. Thanks, Dave

Thanks for the feedback. Budget is around £650, so sounds as though the sensible option would be to use that to upgrade to an EQ5 and continue with my 130p for now, and upgrade the scope when there's a few more pennies in the fun fund? This help is really appreciated

Hi KP82, Thanks for your advice - think you may have saved me from an expensive mistake! So, back to the drawing board. My primary goal is a step up in visual performance on my 130p, with a goto mount. I am 100% happy to drop the imaging option for now as I just don't have the budget (or know-how) to do that properly. Maybe the best place to start is to take my credit card on a trip down the M5 to flo. Thanks again for taking the time to reply

Hi All, This is my first post, but I have been following the forum for a while. I have been using my Sky-Watcher 130p on a standard EQ2 mount for a couple of years, which was an amazing first set up, but I think I'm ready for a bit of an upgrade. Still needs to be reasonably portable and I want a goto mount. I am mainly a visual user, but the option to have a bash at photography using my old Sony nex 5n would be nice - not a deal breaker and no budget for a new camera. The 150 p-ds and IEXOS-100 WILL be the top end of my budget if I can get a few quid for my 130p. Is this a combo that would work well or am I barking up the wrong tree? Any advice or alternative suggestions gratefully received. Thanks, Dave