Hi Robert,
I can't add much more than what's said only to say when I started out I looked at different scopes, one of them the same as the 114 on EQ mount (just a different brand name) and an 8" (200mm) reflector on a dobsonian mount. I ended up getting the 8". Why? Because the amount of aperture of the 8" gives me good views of deep space objects. the 114 just wouldn't have given me such good detail. down the track I can put it on a different mount if I want to do astrophotography. I have never regretted my decision and use it all the time. I will never tire of the views it gives. but it did cost a little more.
That's my story. Hope it helps
Cheers
Gary
