[Tom359 (Tom)]

Hello all , I have been a forum observer for quite a while and purchased my current scopes from members. However this is my first post, please be gentle.

I currently have a SW ED120 BD and have enjoyed using it over the past 12 or so months. I have recently started tinkering with my DSLR on the back and I have found myself tempted to up/cross grade. I am yet to lug out a laptop and start auto tracking, but have enjoyed the point and shoot and testing my metal with polar aligning for slightly longer untracked images.

My other scope is an Edge HD 8 and I am after a complementary partner for my collection. 900mm vs 550mm for the BD vs Esprit was my first thought and then I got to looking at alternatively upgrading focuser and adding flattener for the 120 (which gives great views) but alas I need some input.

I have two mounts at the moment (AZEQ5 and NEQ6) that should work fine with either option. In truth I will probably part with one of them soon, in preference of keeping a good tracking mount (Neq6?) and having a light weight visual grab and go.

So to the question: Upgrade my ED120? I have looked at the Esprit 100
and also considered the more "exotic"??? Sky Rover UD 115 Tripplet which can be have for just a bit more with flattener (but no case and such). I would enjoy any comments and suggestions please.