[wolfthun]

Hi All,

Been lurking here for awhile now trying to pick up ideas on a what scope to get next.

Currently have an old (30 + year old) Tasco 4 1/2 inch reflector and am now in the market for a new scope.

At this stage I'm looking for something around the $2000 - $2500 mark and am tossing up between two Skywatcher scopes: the 8" on a Pro5Mnt with Skyscan; and the 10" on the motorised EQ6 mount.

I think I've all but convinced myself that the 8" will be a better scope for myself as the goto function will go a long way to me getting it out on a regular ocassion, as I expect that utlimately I'll spend less time hunting for DSO then with the 10" without the goto.

I do however like the idea of the benefit of the extra stability of the EQ6 for future astrophotography capabilty.

Any feedback appreciated particularily on the stabilty of the Pro5Mnt and the amount of stuffing around searching for DSO without a goto?

Cheers