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Thanks, it was a post @BinocularSky made in another thread that lead me to the Nikon’s 😀

Thanks to everyone that has helped me. I have reached the decision to buy some Nikon Action EX 10X50 binoculars. This way I can explore the night sky, get used to astronomy as a whole and if I do decide I want to continue I can then get a telescope, which will most likely be an 8” dob - a decision I would never have come to without coming to this forum so thanks again.

Thanks again for all the help. After doing some more reading I like the idea of a higher aperture so have narrowed it down to below; https://www.firstlightoptics.com/bresser-telescopes/bresser-messier-8-dobsonian-telescope.html https://www.firstlightoptics.com/dobsonians/skywatcher-skyliner-200p-dobsonian.html https://www.firstlightoptics.com/stellalyra-telescopes/stellalyra-8-f6-dobsonian.html I really like the prospect of a GoTo, but think that will be further down the line

I saw that one too, only reason I was put off was the expected delivery date of Feb. im slowly realising I will never make a perfect choice, only that I need to make sure I don’t make a bad choice.

@Tiny ClangerHow long has has it taken to acquire all of your knowledge? I’ll be honest, I haven’t a clue what you are talking about half the time, but that’s part of my journey 😀

@PeterC65 Thank you for putting in the time to write such a detailed post. The Skymax 127 is currently on my shortlist, along with a sky watcher 200 Dob, so was interesting you mentioned that one. Need to read up further on the SynScan a bit more as want to make setup and viewing as simple as possible - not keen on drilling holes etc.

Thanks for all the input. I think the Sky-Watcher Heritage-150P is the current front runner, just need to learn more about the ‘red dot’ as that appears to be the only bad review for it.

Hello, thanks for the info, it isn’t something I’ve considered with much thought to be honest. However, the more I now look the more options I see so this forum has been great already

Thanks so much. Excellent info I was hoping for! Will have a think 🙂

Thanks for letting me know of the rules, but happy to buy new 🙂

So much I never considered! Glad I’ve come here now. willing to spend, I would say £500 would be my max right now Can store it in the house no problem and would be taking it outside to a patio which does have a streetlight nearby, but generally very suburban.

Thanks Heather. I think this was the main reason I joined the forum, to make sure I bought properly and not just look at top 10’s from tech websites. To include DSOs as well what would you suggest? Happy to increase the budget if it’s worth it in the long run as I would rather buy something that will last a few years which I can maybe upgrade via parts rather than a whole telescope.

Hi Dave, initially the budget was £200, but would be willing to go to £500 if it was really worth it. I think DSOs will be something further down the line as I get more experienced, but would be good to know I could maybe use the same telescope to do that

Hello, new to the forum and star gazing! im about to buy a first telescope, but struggling to decide which one to get as there as so many. Ideally wanting to view planets and the moon and have narrowed down the below 3, but willing to look at anything in a similar price range or slightly above if worth it. Ideally this will last a good few years before upgrading. Orion StarBlast II 4.5 EQ Reflector and AstroTrack Motor Drive Orion AstroView 90mm Equatorial Refractor Telescope Celestron Astromaster 130EQ Reflector Telescope thanks