I think your list of requirements is going to be hard put to beat the Mewlon. I have never looked through a Mewlon but I know the 300 has an outstanding reputation.
Plus Tak had or has a master mirror maker (I think his name is Rockie).
Anyway, a Newt is going to be long and the viewing spot difficult to reach easily. Perhaps those light weight Newts Paul linked to last week.I think it was Hercules Optics.
An AP 305 Maksutov may do it but they are not being made yet.
I think you are close to the visual instrument pinnacle with what you have.
Perhaps a 200mm TEC ED if you can find one. Or an APM 203mm triplet.
Greg.
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