Orion XT8 Classic vs XT8 Intelliscope

Hello all,

This is my first post to the group as I am new to the hobby - although
I have had a lifelong interest in Astronomy and Cosmology. I am
considering my first scope and have settled on the Orion XT8 - or, at
least an 8" Dobsonian (I've don't a LOT of reading here and elsewhere,
and the postings here have been invaluable).

My question is this: is there any reason to pay the extra money to get
the Intelliscope over the Classic assuming that I am not interested in
using the positioning electronics that the XT8-IS accept. Even without
the goto module, the IS is $120 > than the Classic. If that $120 is
buying me higher quality, important features, etc., then I'll consider
it. But if the only meaningful difference is the electronics, then I
see no reason not to get the XT8-C intead. I am intersted in learning
the sky and it seems to me that the best way to do that is with a map
and manuala approach.

Am I missing something?

Thanks
Ken Sargent

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