Ppl this is the last Q. Please help me out

[John24]

Ok so now I have decided to go with 6" dob but which manufacturer: Orion or Skywatcher? Both make quality scopes but then the tension controller and tension springs which one would be better? Well SW has provision for 2" ahh I am confused.

[Bluey]

Hello mate, I have just bought a SkyWatcher scope, and have to say, it is everything I could want, easy setup, easy use, and so far great views.

I have never used an Orion so can't comment on that, but I am very happy with my choice.

[paulhutch]

I've got the Skywatcher 300p and it's a great bit of kit. Well built and solid. I only have the ep's that came with it in 1.25, everything else is 2 inch and I'd never go back now. Should last me a lifetime. Hope this helps.

[John]

Do you mean Orion (USA) or Orion Optics (UK) ?. If it's the former then the optics are exactly the same as the Skywatcher. The Orion (USA) equivalents seems to cost more in the UK than the Skywatcher ones. Orion Optics (UK) do a 6" on a dobsonian mount as well but that costs getting on for £600.

[RikM]

The SkyWatcher Dobs are great value for money. Well built and nice to use.

[John24]

Well it seems that I should go with SW. Bcoz the 2 " EP is appelaing to me as I find using 38mm 70deg orion 2" EP would give me nice wide field views

[John24]

@RikMcRae You have got seriously nice pics there. Already your fan.

[paulhutch]

I bought the Skywatcher Panaview 2 inch 38mm and even the wife (Who shows no interest at all) said wow at Jupiter. Bigger than a tin of soup but well worth the price.

[Tinker1947]

So with all these anwsers, you better get ordering and report back when it arrives and which one..

[John24]

Its going to be skyliner 150p getting in a week on a special ocassion

[todd8137]

1 vote for the SW

[wrinkly]

Have an American Orion 8* dob, much modified and more weight on the top with a right angle finder. It slips with the spring stiffeners used on the Orion version so would recommend the SkyWatcher as you probably wont have to add balancing weights.

Whatever you choose, enjoy.