Astro, if i was to buy one expensive televue should it be the 1.25" 9mm. Sounds like that is the one you like. I found one for about 315.00 on amazon. Do you like the celestron 130slx? I just recently ordered vibration pads because seems tripod is shaky. Any more thoughts. Sorry for bugging you but its nice to talk with a pro about my new found hobby.