Upgrade Your Telescope Today: Top 10-Inch Aperture Options Under £600

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around selecting a telescope with a ten-inch aperture within a budget of £500-£600. Participants are exploring options, specifically comparing the Orion XT10 and the Skywatcher Skyliner 250px Dobsonian, while seeking advice on quality and usability.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for a more powerful telescope for stargazing and seeks recommendations within a specific budget.
  • Another participant suggests that both Orion and Skywatcher products are generally of good quality, indicating that either choice could be satisfactory for someone looking for a large aperture.
  • Concerns about collimation of parabolic reflectors are raised, with one participant noting that while it is not overly difficult, it may require some practice, especially for those unfamiliar with the process.
  • A participant indicates a preference for the Orion XT10 due to the inclusion of a Barlow lens set for a slightly higher price.
  • There is mention of using a laser collimator to assist with the collimation process, with one participant affirming that it simplifies the task.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that both telescope options are viable, but there is no consensus on which is definitively better. The discussion includes varying perspectives on the ease of collimation and the importance of additional accessories.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the participants' prior experience with telescopes and collimation techniques are present, but these are not fully explored or defined. The discussion does not resolve the best choice between the two telescopes.

Who May Find This Useful

Astronomy enthusiasts considering a telescope upgrade, particularly those interested in large aperture options within a specific budget, may find this discussion relevant.

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I've been to a starparty and realized my telescope is well underpowered and for what I want to view. My budget is £500-£600 and I was looking for something with a ten inch aperture. I was looking at the Orion xt10 classical with barlow set or the Skywatcher skyliner 250px dobsonian. Could someone advise me as to which is best or what better options are available. Quick responses would be preferable as I'm incredibly impatient
 
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As far as I know, Orion and Skywatcher products are generally of decent quality, so either one is probably a good choice if you want lots of aperture for the least amount of buck. Or pound. Or euro. (or whatever that little symbol means :wink: )
I don't know what other telescopes you've owned, but if you haven't owned a parabolic reflector before just be aware that collimation is not exactly trivial. (Nor is super difficult. Unless you have a real POS like the reflector I had)

You should be pleased with either one if all you're wanting is a large aperture dob.
 
Thank you for the quick response, I'm probably going for the orion xt10 because for and extra £20 (pounds) you get a set of Barlow lenses. I was going to buy a laser collimator as I've heard it's difficult without and only know how to collimate with a laser
 
It's not terribly difficult, but a laser let's you collimate it inside and then fine tune it outside if necessary.