new member ,hi there......

[tyco]

Hello and welcome to SGL. The scopes you mention are fantastic scopes, but they are massive, be sure before you buy.

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL. If you can handle them, these will be wonderful scopes to start your astronomy career.

[Dave Lloyd]

Err, have you bought one yet,? It has been almost a year.

[seo]

Hi and welcome aboard!

[Mr Spock]

As this thread is a year old I won't repeat my earlier welcome!

[des anderson]

Hi and welcome to sgl,nice scopes both of them,a good choice of book for a beginner is "turn left at Orion" Des

[Physopto]

Hello and welcome.

I would say all the advice is relevant, but I would also suggest going to a local Astronomy Society meeting before parting with any money. You never know exactly what you will find out and it may save you a lot of money or possibly buying the wrong equipment to start with. Local societies usually have a plethora of different interests shown by their members. You may find that initial ideas are not quite what you eventually want. Most of us over the years will say something similar. We often find the initial thoughts are changed by reading further and by looking and talking to society members. You will most likely get the chance to view their equipment and possibly view the night skies as well, their advice may be crucial in your eventual choices.

Whatever you do take you time and enjoy the hobby.

Derek

[triton1]

Hi there and welcome to SGL and that,s your first scope wow!

[Feral Rabbit]

Hi and welcome to SGL. Glad you found us there's loads and loads of experience on here to tap into