Nate67

6 hours ago, dweller25 said:

However, there is another slight variation you may want to consider......

I bought the Skywatcher 8” Dobsonian - which is F/6 making it a little kinder on eyepieces and easier to collimate - it’s a very capable scope for little outlay that allows you to dip your toes in the water visually.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-skyliner-200p-dobsonian.html
 

Eventually I wanted tracking - which is great for both observing the planets and astrophotography so I took the handles and bearings off the OTA, bought some tube rings and a dovetail and it then fitted straight onto my equatorial mount. Voila 😁

Thanks for the info most helpful and appreciated. 

Advice from anyone would be great. Complete novice here looking at x3 telescopes for planet and moon viewings and nebula/dso. For both viewing and possibly basic photography:

Bresser messier 10" dobsonian

Bresser messier mcx-127 goto 

Skywatcher explorer 200p eq6 goto

Thanks all

Thanks again for your comments. The only negatives I have received so far is that it has no tracking capabilities like goto. Is this something that can be added at a later date if I wanted. At present I would like to try learn the sky for myself without guidence but you never know if you will change your mind at a later date. 

Many thanks for your comments all much appreciated. 

Hi all new to astronomy and looking at purchasing my first telescope. Was look at Bresser Messier 10" Dobsonian when one becomes available in your opinions would this be a good choice. Thanks in advance