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Hey Carlz, I've been imaging since 2015, so even more noob than you haha. All visual before 2015.
Not knowing your budget, I'll just throw some ideas out there based on my own research/experience...
Like you, I have an ED80 and happy with it. Mount is an AZEQ6 which easily handles the ED80. Compared to the older EQ6 mounts I believe the difference is belt drive which in theory tracks better and better usability, eg. much improved Alt adjustment (aka less swearing when doing polar alignment), more secure power connector etc.
I'm thinking of getting a scope with more reach for galaxies and planets. At the top of my list at the moment is an 8 inch SCT. They are not too heavy, and the focal length can range from approx 1400mm to 2000mm depending if a reducer is used. Seems to fit the bill. And I reckon (fingers crossed) my mount can handle it.
I've imaged planets with the ED80. With a barlow and a ZWO cam with a small sensor, I was happy with the results.
So many factors to consider, so many scope/mount options out there. Exciting times!
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