[ATMoB-discuss] Zhumell Dobsonian telescopesk

[Jon Greenberg]

Hi Everyone:
    My son and daughter-in-law have just moved to Rio Rancho, NM, a suburb of Albuquerque, and there are no street lights and the skies are clear and dry.  They are both newbies to astronomy and I would like to give them a basic Dob.  I have read some good
things on-line about the Zhumell brand which has a built-in cooling fan and a dual-speed focuser that the basic Orion Dob lacks.
    Does anyone have hands-on experience with a  Zhumell Dob?   I am thinking of either the 8" or 10" model.  Is the 10" too big and heavy to take from a house or garage and set up?
    Any input from ATMoB members will be most appreciated.
Clear skies!

Jon Greenberg
jonbg at comcast.net