Thanks for your message, and the approval on the skywatcher. I was a bit slow to catch onto these forums, where all the answers on what to buy are. So, have made some(not too big) financial mistakes on getting started. Luckily enough telescope house had the bresser back with no problem picked up the new skywatcher scope yesterday evening so waiting for first light!!! You're right it is big, but it's the HEQ5 mount that's the biggest part...