Celestron Astromaster 130EQ to Skywatcher Skyliner-200p

[Event_Horizon]

Hi, I currently own a Celestron Astromaster 130EQ, I've had it for half a year. But now I feel like I want to upgrade to a much bigger telescope (The skywatcher Skyline), only I'm not sure if it's the right way to go or not. I would really appreciate any insight, if you think I should then would you choose a skywatcher skyline 200p or 150p?

Many Thanks

[itmo]

200p if thats not too expensive or too big. Basically with an  8" er you can see wonders and it is still small enough to move easily. It has enough aperture for serious deep space. 

[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi Event_Horizon and welcome to SGL.

I would go for the 200 - many satisfied SGL members here!

[NGC 1502]

Hi and welcome to SGL.

If you want to upgrade from a 130mm scope then I'd go for the 200 to get a significant gain.

The SW 200p Dob is a great telescope, capable of giving decades of excellent astronomy.

Regards, Ed.

[rory]

Yep as above. , jump from 130 to 150 won't show a massive difference , but at 200mm things get interesting indeed .

[RikM]

When upgrading, most folk go 'up two' for best effect, 130 --> 200 --> 300; or 150 --> 250 --> 350/400. The differences seem to get smaller as you go up. 130 --> 200 is a great step to take

[Event_Horizon]

Thankyou for all the comments, all have been really helpful. It seems like the Skymaster Skyline 200p is the next step