steve wiz

Hi, Thanks for the reply, whats your take on the Nexstar se 6 in over all comparison?

Hi Guys Sorry, questions like this probably been asked a million times. But at these prices I cant get it wrong, I currently have a Heritage 130p, looking for an upgrade, settled on these two, i've researched as much as I can on both, the DOB being big and bulky is no issue for me. I love the look of the Nexstars but they are more pricey. Its the more technical side like GOTO software that I'm not sure of or dont really understand, like reliability, quality ect. What I'm really looking for is a good 'All rounder'' DSO AND planets. The Nexstar 8'' is out of my budget by the way. Just cant make my mind up, i lean first to the DOB then to the se 6! Many Thanks for reading, any info much appreciated.

Hi, This is a great post, very informative, its also very interesting that you carry the 200 fully assembled, that would be my idea too. Thanks.

Thanks for the replies Fella's. I was VERY close to buying the Skywatcher 200 Dob, again, just the shear bulk size put me off...And when I showed the Home Secretary she said..'Where are you gonna put that'!!!...I had Two answers for her in mind put keep my lips sealed! She hasn't actually looked through my Heritage yet, so im hoping once she does, size wont matter! and she too will be hooked, that's when I bag the 200...Up here for thinking...Down here for dancing!

Hi Guys I have recently got the above along with 3 BST Starguider EP's and a x2 Barlow upgrade. Absolutely love it! so fascinating. My Teenage Son also loves it and is very interested, I want to get him a scope for his up coming Birthday. I understand now that Aperture is everything, more light the better. What would be an upgrade from the great scope I already have? Problem is, as much as I like the Dobsonian for its convenience, I see the Skywatcher 150 and 200 are massively bulk and heavy, is there any alternatives? I'm open to any suggestions, I will say I would prefer something without any motors, fully manual operation. Interested in Deep space objects and planets. Many Thanks Guys.