and getting an 8" or 10" dob. Objectives are better optics and

greater ease of finding things in the sky with the Alt/Az mount.

Hi:

If you're sure _all_ you will want to do is look, you're not interested in
imaging or other pursuits, this might work for you. I would doubt you'll see
any improvement in optics, however. Celestron is on a winning streak with their
optics and have been. Assuming your scope was collimated, magnification for
magnification, you'll find the Celestron holds up well, and often does a more
impressive job than your average 8 inch dobsonian.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
Author of _Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope_
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