"Gordon Gekko IDCC on the Nasdaq" wrote in message
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Ok, I am shopping for a new telescope, one possibility is the 10''
Orion dobsonian reflector, my budget is 1,000.

But now I see at astronomics.com a scope normally costing 2400 on sale
for 1200, i would stretch the budget if you guys think this particular
scope is a big improvement on the Orion 10'' dob, i am particulary
interested in deep sky


Celestron - C8S-GT Advanced Series 8" f/10 computerized go-to
Schmidt-Cassegrain

That is the scope, this is the web address


http://www.astronomics.com/main/prod...e%5Fid=1&vid=4

Thanks again for your help

The C8s-GT is a 8" SCT on a CG5 mount with GOTO. If you want portability,
GOTO, tracking, reasonable aperture on a dressed up CG5 mount, I would
advise you go with the C8S. This scope has _many_ features you will never
find on a Dob, but some guys like a very simple telescope completely devoid
of any electronics (I'm not one of them). So if $1,200 is your absolute
limit, go for it...otherwise, add a few hundred and buy a Meade LX90.

Al