Thanks again
montewilson. I'm convinced a GEM is the way for me. And a Celestron C11 S-GT is the favorite.
And I understand where you're coming from re: starting off piggybacking and easing into prime focus and eyepiece projection down the track. Small steps! but after the big purchase, funds for a DSLR/DSI will be limited.
What is the advantages over a long focal length anyway. Can someone briefly explain that? From memory it is especially important for planetary work.
rumplesriot: Thanks for the heads up regarding SBig DSI's.
I have lots more DSI questions but I'll post them as I get closer to purchasing the 'scope. (
Perhaps as time gets closer to purchase day, I may have to kindly ask to tag along to an Astro Camp somewhere to see a C11 and DSLR/DSI's up close in action.)