Anyone have a skywatcher telescope?

Question

I am considering purchasing a skywatcher collapsible dobsonian. anyone have any expierience with these telescopes? the collapsible dobs are I think a new model, so maybe no one has one of those yet.

but I you own any skywatcher brand telescope, I would like to know if you feel it is a quality brand. or any comments at all about skywatcher telescopes. Thank you.

Answer 1

It's okay, not good but not bad.  If you want to go for it, then do it.  It's not the best, it's just a good thing to buy if you're begining or are looking for something simple.  

If you have second thoughts, try looking at Orion Telescopes.  Very reliable, very good.    

Answer 2

A collapsible Dob?  Is that anything like Obsessions open tube assembly dobs?  Those 'collapse' too if you take them apart for transport.  

I am not familiar with the Skywatcher brand.  I am an Orion fan myself.  Real value for the money and customer service that simply can not be beat.  http://www.oriontelescopes.com/