Quote: A really big dob. It doesn't matter what brand, it just has to be big
I agree with Preston. Our 8 and 12 inch Dobs have worked very well for us. If money were no option, we would invest in the T1 being developed by Dan Llewellyn at Telescopes Atlanta. It's a 16 inch Dob designed for convenience - only 69 lbs., folds down small enough to fit in a sub-compact car, sets up in 5 minutes, and it's small enough for short people (like me) and children to use without a ladder. Check it out at: http://www.telescopeatlanta.com/