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Daemon,
Are you still looking to find the best solution budget and imaging interests, I know I am. Now there are new Synta products coming available HEQ5/EQ6 Pro (inc SkyScan) and a range of OTAs to put on them, the ED80 is given a new paint job but more interesting from my pov is a range of big Maks topping out at 203mm. I like my little etx90, I was thinking to go for a SCT next but...Maks seem to be rated highly, there are some pros/cons but in general the Mak seesm to be regarded as shaper and brighter than a SCT of the same appature. This is I believe, mostly due to the smaller central obstruction in the design. The main drawback is weight (thick corrector) and thus poor thermal characteristics (long cool down times) with larger Maks. Do I have this right? Can the experts out there comment - would you go for a 7-8" mak over a 8-9" SCT?
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