Hi all
I use my 8" LX200R for imaging and with the fork etc its a bit of a chore to setup and tear down (yes I should get a shed I know). I want to get something more portable for visual work that I can take out and setup more quickly.
What do I look at visually? - deep sky targets and sometimes planetary for the most part.
I was looking at the Skywatcher Maks at Bintel as one option (the 6"). They look pretty portable (say on a HEQ5 Pro?) and would fit my budget. I have two concerns.
1. Its f12 (good for planetary work) and
2. It only has a 1.5" visual back
Anyone got any views (I know theres been some discussion here). Can you use a focal reducer to get wide(r) field view. Are the Skywatchers any good (same as the Orion I think).
Basically - Can you get the best of both worlds or am I better off with a short tube refractor?
Appreciate any views or debate before I see the bank manager.
