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Now that I've had a few weeks to acclimatise with the 8SE, some observations:
- Alignment isn't an issue if using Two Star alignment and the stars of choice are dead centre during alignment and centering. Alignment with the DSLR hanging off the back is more accurate than through the eyepiece (and easier on the neck).
- The mount tracks surprisingly well for a motorised alt-az, I'm getting no trailing of DSO's at one minute exposures, something I wasn't expecting.
- An EQ mount will be the go for the future, still tossing up getting the wedge.
- The focal reducer/corrector is a must have, will be buying one next week.
- The red dot finder doesn't hold alignment well at all, the optics are fine but the plastic body is rubbish.
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