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There was this one I was looking at ( think the same one you’re talking about) https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-watcher-az-pronto/sky-watcher-explorer-130ps-az-pronto.html also I was looking at the 6” dob in this range but the awkwardness and weight of it all slightly put me off.

In terms of portability I’m just looking for something lightweight and easy to carry as I’ll have to get down stairs ( main stairs in house) or if I leave it in the garage I have to go up stairs on decking for maybe better views And something that is quick to set up. There is a field opposite me which I might use as I have a fair amount of trees in my garden restricting my view. But that may not be all the time.

Thanks Happy-Kat, I have read a lot of reviews and all seem positive but wanted to hear from someone who actually uses it, have seen pictures on tripods but I think I’ll keep it how it is. Are the original eyepieces good enough to use for a while or should upgrading them be a priority. Thanks for the help

Hello again, After a lot of you gave me some good suggestions for what my first scope should be someone had suggested the Skywatcher a heritage 130p. I just wanted to know if anyone has had this scope and would to share your opinion/experience with it. I was looking something portable and under £200 and this seems to fit. But when scopes are usually this cheap sometimes they don’t perform that well. Also I wanted to ask is having a open tube a problem for dew etc. Many Thanks, Ps (here is the original post if you have anymore suggestions) someone had mentioned