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Old 12-01-2021, 10:46 PM
ftclausen (Fred)
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Image versus non-image Newtonians

Hello All,

I'm looking at this 150mm Newtonian Skywatcher Black Diamond but there are other examples of Newtonian being image vs. non-image.

I want to do both visual observing and imaging with, potentially, this OTA. If I get the "photo" Newtonian does that mean visual is somehow compromised?

Extending my question if I may:

I am based in Sydney's inner-west so want to observe/image what will be primarily be planets, double stars, clusters, and perhaps some nebula if possible. Would a 150mm Newtonian reflector be OK for this situation? I am also considering something like the Celestron C6 XLT but these kinds of OTAs are a bit scarce at the moment.

The mount I am looking at is a Saxon HEQ5 that'll give me some future proofing for heavier OTAs in the future.
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