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Matt, these scopes do look impressive so far. However, the primary strength of these scopes is for its coma free optics and sharp stars. The design of this type of telescope is not for planetary imaging in mind. The central cone would be less sharp than say in a Celestron. It is like the Meade ACF. Nice scope but not a planetary imaging scope. You just don't see images of planets taken with the Meade ACF's. Even images taken with RC's are at best pretty ordinary generally. Mind you I would like to give a 16"-24" a go just to see if it is operator error or something else.
Yeah the central obstruction would also hinder the contrast. So stick with that 9.25 Matt, they are a killer scope for planetary work. I might have a play but it is unlikely that I will use this scope for planetary imaging when I have the C14. Nor would I suggest that anyone use this type of scope for that type of imaging.
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