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Thanks all, So maybe I need to change the telescope I'm going to get? I mean I'm 6ft tall lol and both my 5 year olds are 4 ft, I would have to carry a table around with me to put this on so me and my kids could look through this. So much awesome information from everyone thank you so much!! I am looking for one that I can tripod for easy carrying around, can put anywhere and so I don't ' have to carry around an extra table and chair with me to use it as we will be taking it all over the place with us.

So I have decided to purchase the Sky-Watcher 6" (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1141699-REG/sky_watcher_s11600_6_traditional_dobsonian.html) Is this the correct Tipod to purchase for it? https://optcorp.com/products/sky-watcher-star-adventurer-tripod-sw-s20555?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhb36BRCfARIsAKcXh6EJfaz3c5hxOlqCvptaBYTrnE7L2iO_LgDcCRLjlSXaQ__Nw0OwVX8aAl1tEALw_wcB . It says it works with AZ-GT series and AZ5 mounts and the Sky-watcher says its a Floor-Based Manual Alt-Az Mount. Not sure if AZ-GT and Alt-Az are the same or compatible, does anyone know?

🤯🤯🤯🤯 Mind blown with all the great information and support thanks all!! I'm excited to get my first telescope, I'm definitely now leaning toward one of the Sky-Watcher's. Its a bit more than I had budgeted but worth it. Already crack open the kids piggy banks lol (j/k). Definitely won't rush to just by one, great advice and learning a lot thank you all again!

@Alan64 thank you for all that information. I'm not going to buy something in a rush. That Orion 6" seems to be awesome. I may have to wait till my next paycheck to add a little more to the budget. $300 is about $50 more than I can really go, but it looks like its worth it. I can do a little OT this week to make up the extra $50 to get that one. Of the ones you listed above, if you had to pick one, which would it be. I see the other are $315 so If I'm going to go to $300 I'll go to $315 if its that much of a difference.

Oh I would definitely stretch the budget a little for the 6" Dobsonian. Thank you for your input and knowledge. I appreciate it very much

Hey all, Been wanting a telescope my whole life. I can finally afford one and I want to get one for me and my kids that lets us see the planets in good detail. I'm limited by budget. I have around $200. I found this one and its seems like its really good but I'm not very knowledgeable about what to look for in a telescope. Is this a good one? https://www.highpointscientific.com/meade-infinity-90-mm-altazimuth-refractor-telescope-209005 is there a better one to get for the budget I have? It can go a little above $200 if its worth it but not by too much. Thanks in advance, Ryan