70/700 az2 ($100) or 102/500 achromatic az3 ($200)

[abstract quest]

Hi

I am planning to get a second hand telescope for mostly visual astronomy as my first scope. I will be happy if I can see the rings of Saturn and Orion Nebulae.

Out of the two which one would you recommend?

1. 70/700 az2 ($100)
2. 102/500 achromatic az3 ($200)

Thanks

[north pilot]

A 6" dobsonian

[night salmon]

Dont buy the 70/700 az2
I Have the same one but from omegon, And lets be honest Its not good, Its ok for moon And Sun Maybe, but for other planets Its not that good, So rather save up for something better

[calm axle]

Out of the 2 the 102 is the better scope

But if u have 200$ to spend spend it on a skywatcher 130p or 150p

They work better than these scopes for planetary viewing

[calm axle]

I own the same scope but on an eq mount.I wouldn’t say it’s the worst thing.It will show you rings of Saturn and bands on Jupiter if you have really good skies

[north pilot]

I can hardly see the red spot with a 90/900

[calm axle]

I mean it isn’t a 12 inch dob you get wat you pay for

[north pilot]

Very hardly

[calm axle]

But bands yes u surely can see bands with good seeing conditions with the scope

[north pilot]

Bands sure but the scope isn't worth anyway

[calm axle]

With that horrible az2 mount yes

If u can get the scope with anyother mount it is not a bad deal

It will keep you happy for some time but a skywatcher 130p is better for the price

[night salmon]

I dont Have the eq mount

[abstract quest]

Thanks all for your suggestions. Dob 130p it is then.

[night salmon]

Yeah np, enjoy the dob