Hey guys , Ive come to the conclusion that my 4" reflector is in need of a upgrade, so for the next few months il be doing some overtime at work to buy a new 8" scope.

Ive found one that I am interested in, was hoping I could get some feedback into what you guys think of it

What I want to use it for is DSO mainly , and maybe in the future , I might try astrophotography..

I would be needing it to be fairly portable as I need to drive about 1hr out every time I want to go observing
I looked into a 10" but i think its too big..

From my local supplier:

http://www.yorkoptical.com.au/portal...02-019-I01.jpg

ZX Advanced Series C8 N - 31061Price: $1,299.00
( $1,180.91 excl. tax)You save: $171.00 (11.63%)
200mm (8inch) Newtonian Reflector with 1000mm F/5 focal length. Includes heavy duty (CG-5) German Equatorial mount with RA + Dec slow motion controls and setting circles, tripod, 9x 50mm finderscope and 2 year warranty.

at manufactures page :
http://www.celestron.com/c2/product....dID=57#dealers

Thanks in advance! Ash