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The CPC-925 or LX200R 10" are the two to compare. My mate bought the LX200R and is happy with it. He researched quiet a bit though the C9.25 was better priced (almost 1000$ less) the 200R optics get better reviews.
A suitable EQ mounts for th 9.25 or 10" OTA
1. Gm-8, Vixen Sphinx, AS-GT and HEQ5. These will do the job but will be at there or near there weight capacity. Well suited for 8" OTA's.
2. G-11, Vixen Atlux, CGE, and EQ6, better suited to the bigger OTA's.
Not sure if you have checked out Astromart yet, but If I was in USA I would start there and look for a 2nd hand scope.
Visit a store and try to see if the will let you play with a scope, pick it up etc. I recently saw my dream mount a G-11 and the beast GM-200 and I was shocked at the size of it.
I have met and spoken with (perhaps just a coincidence) far fewer people who are visual astronomers. I find the majority eventually are drawn into the imaging craze.
Regards
Fahim
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