[rrussell1962]

Hi Simon, I have both the Celestron zoom and the Baader Hyperion zoom and did a comparison last night with the Nexstar 8se. The Baader zoom is, I think, a better performer, sharper off axis and with more contrast. Also the field of view is slightly larger at all focal lengths. The Baader also has click stops at the 12, 16 and 20 settings - which is useful. But then of course the Baader is a lot more expensive.

The one disadvantage they both have for me is that the field of view is quite narrow at the 24mm setting. My preference is for a wider field of view around the 24mm range to make sure that objects always end up in the field of view after a GOTO. Apart from that I was generally satisfied with the Baader Hyperion zoom.