First scope

[steppenwolf]

Look how quickly aperture 'fever' sets in! Within your current budget, the 150p Dobsonian would my personal choice but if you can save a little longer, the 200p Dobsonian would be well worth waiting for as aperture is long for observing use.

Look how easily we are spending your money!

[billydean]

Ha ha more realistic would be the 150p and any extra money I could save could be spent on add ons.If I stick to the 150p then I'll be able to buy it sooner

[Bizibilder]

Hello Dean and welcome to SGL!!

[swag72]

Hi Billy and welcome to SGL - sounds like you are in safe hands with all the advise so far. Hope you enjoy the forum.

Look forward to seeing you around

[miguel87]

200p has 77% more light gathering capability than the 150p. But j had a great 3 years with a 130p so aperture isn't everything. I have the 200p, not the DOB but I certainly wouldn't fancy lugging it up a hill. Also, is that photo pontneddvechan?? Apologies for horrendous spelling.

[Bunford]

Hi!

I am in the same position, literally! I am in Cardiff and noticed you said you were in the Welsh valleys. I am also looking to buy my first scope. I would mostly be using in Cardiff, but would also occasionally be driving up Caerphilly Mountain and, to where I assume you plan on going, the dark skies area of the Brecon Beacons.

I have been looking at the Skywatcher Evostar 90 and started my own thread in the Getting Started forum for advice, so I won't hijack yours

[todd8137]

Hi and welcome from me enjoy the new purchase

Pat