mrsbuzzy

I had settled on the Skywatcher 200p, however, I can't get it until sometime after New Years. So, I have some decisions to make.  Thank you everyone.

2 minutes ago, Adam J said:

Skymax 127 on the AZ GTI mount is a combo I am planning on for solar system work. 

Personally while I think the big dob is a great option it's one you may regret in terms of size portability and ease of use. 

Would you recommend any specific add ons, lenses etc?

6 minutes ago, NGC 1502 said:

From the scopes you’ve mentioned best value by far is the Skywatcher 200 Dobsonian.  Your mention of $ means you’re  not in the UK and over here astronomy kit is in short supply.

The SW 200 Dob is a manual scope but a large part of the price goes into good mirrors rather than the electronics.  The supplied eyepieces are useable but not the best. But that applies to most scopes.

A warm welcome to SGL 👍

Would you recommend specific eye pieces to purchase in addition?

Yes, I am in the U.S. I should've mentioned that in my introduction.

Thank you!
Dawn

Oh and I found this offer used: 

Hello everyone, 

By now I'm sure everyone is sick of these posts asking what to buy. But, that's what I am here asking. I have been researching for weeks, and I think I've only made my dilema more difficult by over-reading and over-thinking. My husband loves astronomy. He has a cheap telescope that was given to my son almost 20 years ago. Everything just looks like a blob in the scope. I want to get him a good telescope (with in my budget). One where he can look through and see - clearly - the rings of Saurn or the colors of Jupiter. My budget is between $400 and $600. Preferably lower than higher. I've looked at everthing from the Celestron Omni XLT 150, to the Celestron NexStar 8SE, to Sky-Watcher Classic 200P Dobsonian, to the Orion StarMax 127mm, and many, many more. I'm now so mixed up I don't know what to do.

I need to get it by Christmas, if possible. And, if I have to buy lenses/mount etc. I need it to stay in that $$ range. I know that a really good one would cost much, much more than I am willing/able to spend at this time.

Any advice? Suggestions? I really appreciate the advice and help.

Thanks, Dawn