Seriously, don’t get a 10" dob. They’re FUCKING HUGE. You’ll never drag it out to use it.
Binoculars, or a 6" Dobsonian are plenty to learn on, and since they’re so small, you’ll get them out all the time.
The bigger it is, the more hassle it takes to get out, and there’s really not a huge difference in what you can see.
You don’t get better magnification, you just get a slightly brighter view.
Keep us updated on how it goes! Another option might be a nice pair of astronomical binoculars to see if you want to invest more in the hobby. Also will helps you get a feel for the sky.
imminent_nebula@lemmy.ca 2 months ago
Will do! I’ll be taking my time on this to research and save up, there’s so much info and technical specs with telescopes!