Celestron StarHopper 6 vs Orion XT6

[scopenoob]

I may have the buy the Celestron StarHopper 6, because of shipping problems. Is the Celestron StarHopper 6 good? There're common in telescope stores and a Celestron store is 5 miles away. But everyone is recommeding the XT6.

 

[scopenoob]

NO!!! Orion is backordered <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> WHY ME???? Is there any hope?

 

[scopenoob]

Come on!

 

[scopenoob]

Please I need help!

 

[tplank]

Noob,<br /><br />I think people are starting to enjoy the holidays. As you know, I'm a noob too...but it seems like there are a lot of sucessful Star Hopper users around. If that is what you have available, I say go for it. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>The Disenfranchised Curmudgeon</p><p>http://tonyplank.blogspot.com/ </p> </div>

 

[formulaterp]

I agree. There is very little difference between the two. If the prices and accessories are comparable, go with what is available.

 

[scopenoob]

THANK YOU CRAZYEDDIE you're so smart and helpful well, I'll need to discard the 10mm eyepiece with the XT6 anyways so I'll go to scopecity and look around...

 

[scopenoob]

I'm getting the Starhopper so don't worry