My 2 cents.
Cost savings ruin the hobby. You need quality.
Don't go overkill on apature. Size and weight is a big factor unless you can afford your own observatory shed built around the telescope. If so go for a large dob.
ASTRO photography is a separate hobby / to real-time observation. It's more software based.
Location location location.
Does your home actually have good viewing conditions? Research this.
If not that means traveling with a scope you can fit in the boot and carry and setup. You will also no longer be doing this hobby solo. You will have to join a club or sadly you'll do it once and never again.
My 2 cents.
Cost savings ruin the hobby. You need quality.
Don't go overkill on apature. Size and weight is a big factor unless you can afford your own observatory shed built around the telescope. If so go for a large dob.
ASTRO photography is a separate hobby / to real-time observation. It's more software based.
Location location location.
Does your home actually have good viewing conditions? Research this.
If not that means traveling with a scope you can fit in the boot and carry and setup. You will also no longer be doing this hobby solo. You will have to join a club or sadly you'll do it once and never again.
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