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  1. Thanks for the replies all All good information. And that other thread was an interesting read too. I'd be a little disappointed if the kids responded with a "meh, can't see anything but blobs"....but at the same time, you never can tell what will inspire them, so I'm happy to try things out with them. I guess also I'd be happy enough doing it alone if it doesn't take their fancy. I couldn't quite decide whether to spend the cash or not....but having read the replies, I think I will. I'm on the edge of an urban town, so dark skies will probably be an issue at home. Plus, lots of tall trees around the garden, so the views can be obstructed a little. But, my parents are moving to a nice dark spot in Norfolk, so some good opportunities no doubt there. That's good to know. I'm guessing the 150P Flextube will be very close/same quality as the 150P? Whilst I'm here, are there any "must have" additions/accessories I really should think about from the word go? I've already seen a couple of cheap simple mods (shroud + PTFE tape on the viewer) for the Flextube that look like they're worth doing. Thanks Patrick
  2. Trying to figure out whether I should get a Sky-Watcher Heritage-150P Flextube Dobsonian for my first telescope. Mostly for me and the kids to use in the garden, with the possibility of carting off to darker locations. We'd be wanting to view the moon and other planets. What I can't quite work out is exactly how good are the views of planets like Jupiter? Images I've found online seem to show the planets looking pretty blurry. Is that just bad photos, or are they really that blurry? I'm probably expecting waaay to much from a £250 telescope! Also, is this telescope any good for viewing DSOs? Here's an example I found online from a 150p flex tube:
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