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Imaging Choices
Hi Brent.... Imaging, a matter of personal choice. My sugestion is definitey a Losmandy G11. A GEM is almost imperative for deep sky imaging where time exposure is required. Scope choise is somewhat secondary. If you keep your C8 you will need a focal reducer to fit most DSO's into your field of view. You will also need a guide scope and dedicated guide camera to maintain acureate tacking during you time exposures. This does not need to be an expensive scope. An ED80 will allow for very good tracking and will also work as a wide field imaging scope with your DSLR. A set up of this type would give you two diistinct focal ranges allowing DSO imaging of some of the large nebulas through the 80 and some high mag imaging of small objects like galaxies with the C8.
To move to a newtonian you will also require a Comma corrector $500, guide scope $400 and guide camera and rings $500.
My sugestion would probably be the most cost effective and would allow a very good mix of focal lengths. Remove the fork mount and add a dovetail bar to your C8.
Basic DSO imaging rules:
1. MOUNT
2. MOUNT
3. Tracking and guiding
4. Mount
Good luck with your choices and I hope this is of some help.
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