I think you still don't know Albert well enough....MooEy wrote:10" f/5 newt + eq mount for 1.6k only. ota only should cost way lesser, prolly near 1.2k-1.3k.
~MooEy~
Dobsonian Decision
If you want to buy a dob from US, I suggest telescopes.com The company quotes cheap shipping cost. It costs about S$1000 for Hardin 8" dob including shipping cost to Thailand. In my opinion, it is better to buy an 8" dob because it is not much different in size and the shipping cost is not much different. The length of 6" and 8" dobs is almost the same. Another option is to buy from Bill Larsen @discovery telescope. It is about 10% more expensive. But you need to hopelessly wait for the scope....
Anat
Anat
Not only that...sometimes, you need to wait hopelessly for the replies to your emails. Once, I have waited 2 weeks before they reply. Discovery is well known for this....best call them using phone if you can.anat wrote: Another option is to buy from Bill Larsen @discovery telescope. It is about 10% more expensive. But you need to hopelessly wait for the scope....
Anat
They have good scopes, though, if you can find a used one with good price on astromart, grab it.Oh pls don't buy from Bill Larsen... He will be all nice and prompt before u place the order but once the money is in, good luck if u want to contact him. My telescope parts arrived more than 6 months late and with items missing. Buy from Discovery? NEVER EVER!