Thanks Doug,
Very sound advice again, you have been a big help as always and i didnt know about meridian flip. Us fork mounted guys dont get meridian flip but sometimes we can get meridian flop, good old sct's
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I agree about my lack of experience; and know i should persevere but depending on the deal i may still get the EQ6. One slight issue with the Nexstar is that it is not really a grab and go. The EQ6 is not that light but i would not be afraid of dropping it like I am afraid of dropping my Nexstar when it is hanging off the wedge.
To keep on using the wedge i really need to get those sleeves i mentioned as otherwise i think there is too much movement when slewing the scope, as i need to use the alternate bolt holes.
The EQ6 would be more than adequate for my meade ed80 and maybe i can pick up a small cheap scope for guiding.
Visually i am very happy with my nexstar, though not with Glebe skyglow. How is Cambeltown skyglow where you are?
I have another polar alignment question
. When i drift align my current setup it is via the Nexstar and a meade 9mm reticle. I am getting about 300 by through the reticle so when i can locate a star it is easy to pick up any drift quickly. If I try and drift align through the meade ed80 for short unguided exposures on the EQ6 will it be practicable since the meade has a FL of only 480 mm and so my reticle gives only about 60 by. Is this enough to pick up drift reasonable quickly or will i need to barlow the reticle?
Paul