First proper telescope.

[Storm77]

Hi, I have been looking to buy a "proper" telescope for some time.  

Is this a good option?

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/telescopes-in-stock/stellalyra-6-f8-dobsonian.html

Also should I consider any accessories?

Cheers.

[vlaiv]

I'd say that is excellent option.

You might want to consider purchasing a few more eyepieces to go with it as it only comes with one eyepiece.

I'd recommend getting 32mm plossl and maybe two more - like 16-17mm one and 8-9mm one.

32mm - wide field eyepiece

25mm - lower power DSO eyepiece

~16-17 - general DSO eyepiece

<10mm - planetary eyepieces (don't go below say 5-6mm as you won't be able to use those most of the time due to seeing).

Some people recommend getting a barlow lens to effectively double your EP collection. I've personally stopped using them for visual - I prefer "pure" view with eyepieces only.

Plossl eyepieces will work fine

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/astro-essentials-eyepieces/astro-essentials-super-plossl-eyepiece.html

and so will BST Starguiders (depends on your budget, but you'll get discount on BSTs at FLO: 10% for 2 or more and 15% for 4 or more): https://www.firstlightoptics.com/bst-starguider-eyepieces/bst-starguider-60-15mm-ed-eyepiece.html

[johninderby]

Yes it’s a good beginners scope. You might also consider the Bresser which has nice large alt bearings. Optics are similar quality. and comes with a solar filter as well.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/beginner-telescopes/bresser-messier-6-inch-planetary-dobsonian.html

Eyepieces are the most common extras buy.  The stock eyepieces are usable tomget going with but something like the BST Starguiders are niceudget eyepieces that perform better than their price would suggest. 

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/search/for/starguiders/

Upgrading the finder scope isalso a common thing to do

Edited August 26, 2021 by johninderby

[Orange Smartie]

Unless you already know what you're looking for, can I suggest that you purchase a copy of Turn Left at Orion?  It will help you find your way around the night sky and show you what you're actually going to see (depending on light pollution) as opposed to Hubble-type photos.  My copy, now very well-thumbed, has proven itself well worth the purchase price.

Pete

[Storm77]

Thanks all for your replies, I already have a 32mm eye piece that I have used with a used telescope. I will definitely consider other eye pieces. I will think about the book as well. I have the stellarium + app on my phone as well.