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Bumping and modifying this question. Now taking the AX103S out of the scope.
The alternatives are now a Tak TOA-130NS or VMC260L. I'm leaning towards the TOA-103NS as it's 10.5kg which gives me a little more room to play with the SXP's limit whereas the VMC260L is at 12kg. However the VMC260L's central obstruction is giving me some concerns.
For a vetran VC200L owner, can someone please provide some guidance or advice as to what to expect going to a :-
1) TOA-130NS
vs.
2) VMC260L
This will be mostly for visual with the odd occasion of astrophotography. Primary visual targets would be DSOs such as galaxies, planetary nebula, etc.
The AX103S has been dropped from the scope (no pun intended) as I was told visually I'd just be disappointed coming from an 8" even if it's 2ndary obstruction is 42%. However I'm wondering if a TOA-130NS would be considered as an "upgrade" to the VC200L. As for the VMC260L, I'm more assured it's visual upgrade from the VC200L due to the aperture even with its 34% obstruction. However I wonder if its contrast will be a factor of concern.
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