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Originally Posted by bmitchell82
I just have to pose this question, are you looking to go astro photography way, just visual. this might sway a decision
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Or even photometry; if you would like to do some scientific research on variable stars then something like a 11" CGE will get you a lot of mileage.
Other studies (occultation timing for me) means that I get a BIG payback for aperture, and that's where an SDM really comes in!
I really encourage people to do addititive science - it's a real thrill to make even a small contribution to astronomical understanding and can be done whilst waiting for those one or two nights of the year when the conditions are stunning and the eyeball takes over ...