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Thanks for the extra thoughts. I must say the idea of getting dimmer images from a similarly sized aperture is not enticing. I had thought about a fast refractor, but the size is a definite issue and the maks are 'supposed' to be good for lunar, planetary and some DSOs according to their writeups.
The Vixen 110 has f=9.3. Would this be fast enough to at least give a similar level of brightness compared to my current scope?
I am definitely keen to get rid of my cheap EQ mount which is annoying to align for a spatially challenged spaz like me ! I think it's an EQ1. AltAz is the way to go, and I guess space-wise the only other scope I could easily fit would be a shorter tube refractor...
(sorry for the late reply to y'all but I've been away for the last week and a bit )
Mick
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