TioRi

1 hour ago, Louis D said:

Those alt-az mounts are pretty horrendous.  I'll parrot the usual advice on here.  Get the 8" Dob if your budget will stretch and you have the room to store it and ability to carry it out (it does break down into two manageable pieces).  This would be a case of buy it once.  Many folks are contented with a lifetime of viewing through such a scope.

Bit out out my price range

11 hours ago, Louis D said:

@TioRi Why don't you list some of the Celestron scopes you're interested in so we can give you more targeted feedback?

Hi everyone n thnx. 

I am not keen on importing as shipping can get costly $150 from B & H plus there would be a large customs charge. 

Some have said an EQ mount could cause issues at 22 latitude 

Here is what I've been looking at,  or been Sugested

10 hours ago, Louis D said:

@TioRi Why don't you list some of the Celestron scopes you're interested in so we can give you more targeted feedback?

Hi everyone n thnx. 

I am not keen on importing as shipping can get costly $150 from B & H plus there would be a large customs charge. 

Some have said an EQ mount could cause issues at 22 latitude 

Here is what I've been looking at,  or been Suggested. 

https://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-1354359131-telescopio-refrator-celestron-powerseeker-76az-newtonian-_JM

https://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-1354346362-telescopio-powerseeker-127az-newtonian-wphone-adapter-_JM

https://www.casadoastronomo.com.br/produto/telescopio-refrator-80mm-octans-astromach-at80leq1-com-oculares-possl-de-125-32mm/14270#avaliacoes

https://www.casadoastronomo.com.br/produto/telescopio-sky-watcher-refletor-130mm-eq2-rf-sk13065eq2/8907

After doing some research. Celestron Scopes are easily available within Brazil. 

But to get EQ or  not? I understand the concept. Set up does seem a little daunting but possible.  The picture is my current house also have a small area  at the back. I'm just not sure if EQ mounts would be worth it as I don't have the best line of sight, and would have a few hours suitable for tracking. 

Would EQ  still be worth it. 

On 30/12/2019 at 13:23, joe aguiar said:

here is a vid of mine, look at it see if this helps u in getting something decent, unlike that link u posted this is much better

https://youtu.be/ozPVjDfP_UE

Thnx for all you help, I've  manged to find  a Celestron Powerseeker 76az.  I did look at the 127 but maybe a bit to fidgety. If my Stepson really gets into bit   would probably upgrade in the future. 

Hi after  photographing the Crescent 🌙 and Venus last night. I'm considering buying a telescope 🔭 vlaa could be fun and Educational for stepson and others. But here in Brazil there does not seem to be any international model available. And to  have one shipped could be costly. This is the model I'm considering, but any advice could be  very helpful and appreciated https://www.astrobrasil.com/telescopios/equipamentos/refletores/telescopio-114mm-skylife-deepsky-4-advanced-az2