hi Buddy
I went the route of the 8inch F5 Newt on the Neq6 with the Orion ST80 Autoguider. My reasoning is to reduce the weight by sticking with a 8inch, and also still having a scope that was flexible to use for visual use at F5.
Keep in mind if you really want to get deep into astrophotography in the future you will need to go the way of the refractor.
I decided to get what I needed to start out and save the dollars for a refractor in the future.
The 10inch F4 IMO, is still well within the comfort limits of the NEQ6 however it is a very fast scope requiring addtional corrector lens and very accurate colmination not to mention expensive eyepieces to deal with the F4. If you can afford to then go for the 10inch you wont regret it.
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QUOTE=acarleton;1054824]Hi all
I have a Neq6 mount, with a sw80 that i will use as a guidescope. My question is, will i have issues doing astrophotography if i get a 10" f4 newtonian. I know the weight is marginal at best, just windering if anyone has got this set up and whether or not they have had issues with long exposures.
Thanks
Aidan[/QUOTE]