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Thanks Eric and Rob for your comments. I have thought about mounting the 8 inch on a dob but it is an F4 and is probally to short for this we really like the Etx fork system for tracking and camping which we take away alot. It fits in the car just when we have to take allthe stuff for camping for kids and wife so this suits our needs for this. I was looking at getting its big brother for our use at home, family and friend gatherings and the odd astro camp so for this I don't mind the bigger set up hassels of a larger unit. Want to be able to lock on a object to enjoy and with lots of kids always wanting to look I thought a goto and tracking system would be alot more fun. Have bought a DSI of bintel while they were only $149 last month so want a system to be able to play with it. Have been told that a field de-rotater is a good option to use with a large fork mount that is why I was looking at lx90 or lx200r. Want a large arperture for visual use. Has any one had much experience with these 2 scopes? I know the 200R has the better optics and a better mount over the lx90. Would the lx90 be good for basic imaging with a field de-rotater or should I go for the 200R. We don't mind spending the extra on the 200R for the long term and re-sale value but if the lx90 12 inch would be sufficient I would probally get that. Looked at a 16inch light bridge with a argo system but with lots of young kids it might still be alot of work when they keep grabbing it to stay on target. Looked through a 9.25 and 11 celestron at astrfest and was impressed with the veiws and and thought a 12inch would be better. Your thoughts would be appreciated. TKS
Matt
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