Posts Made By: Jason Gauthier

Considering your interests (moon, planets, more popular DSO), you really don't need go-to. At the most, a copy of Astronomy/Sky&Telescope should be all you need to point out the most visible planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) when you first go out, as they are pretty obvious. Of course, if you can't find the moon. . .check to make sure you are actually outside!

I have a LX90, a go-to scope. I used the go-to feature at first for the novelty of it. It is now a hassle to get it set up. I just slew it manually. It is handy for faint deep sky and satelites, though.

I can't comment too much on the Orion scope, though I am thinking of getting the skyview pro as well. Its not the best telescope when compared to every other one on the market, but from what I have read, for the money it is a very nice scope.
Jason

I ordered the Nexstar 102 SLT this morning, which expected delivery at the beginning of May.

I will let you know what I think after it arrives.

Jason