[Peter W]

Hi there,
This is an ask for those who are observing with an ETX125 or a C8. I have damaged my back recently, so trying to get my large Unitron refractor out for observing has become impossible. I am thinking of purchasing either an ETX125 or an older Celestron C8. What is the ETX like on double stars and planetary compared to a C8? I am guessing the longer F ration would put the ETX a little in front than the C8 though the aperture difference does worry me. I am not interested in photography so it has always been double stars, lunar and planetary for me. Any thoughts folks?
Regards
Peter W