Hi Mal

Here is the link http://www.telescope.com/control/pro...oduct_id=24655

I researched a lot of scopes and this one fit pretty well in the 1000.00 range

the board members here have some really nice scopes and I am sure they are more than 1000.00 I figured I would start out with this one for 1-2 years and then move up as necessary. Another board member advised me that to see the planets good, a 6" or more is essential. I cant see a thing with the scope I have right now which is an old 80MM Celestron. I should have the new scope set up Saturday night as it is due here from FedEx on Saturday morning. BUT my weather forecast for Saturday evening is snow, so no clear skies for me to try it out. But these weathermen in NYC have been wrong this whole winter, lets hope they are wrong again.
I am also purchasing for the new scope an Oxygen III filter because I live in the worst light polluted area you can get, NYC.

I am also wondering if Orion is the same company as Celestron, if anyone knows that answer please post

Thanks
Gina (starchild615)