[cjpops (Craig)]

Hi all.


I previously had a 12" dob and now looking into getting involved in Astrophotography. Being able to get deep sky objects (nebulae etc) and planets. With most of the scope items out of stock due to covid etc I've got time to have a think about my setup plans.



I'm trying to decide between a SW ED80 or a 8" SW Newt, but I've been reading that a Newt might be much more challenging for a beginner.



I'll be using a Nikon 7100.


It will be on either on a HEQ5 or EQ6 mount (still deciding on this one too)


I should add, I would like the ability to use the setup for non-astrophotography as my kids like to have a play and view the planets - my understanding the ED80 would be unsuitable for those kind of viewing?


Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks all!