Guys
Just weighing up the pros and cons of the Celestron 9.25 and Meade LX200GPS 10 inch.
I don't see how a 9.25 can offer better views over a 10, which is in fact really a 10.25 (or thereabouts) given Meade's use of oversized primaries.
Isn't the old rule: the greater the aperture, the brighter and better the view?
If anyone's looked through both scopes and can back that claim I'd like to hear from you.
Also, it's a bit confusing choosing between 9.25s of different product lines from different eras. I've read the new CPC 9.25 is not as good as its predecessors because, for some reason known only to Celestron, they've chosen a larger (more obstructive) secondary mirror. Is true?
If so, can anyone recommend a 9.25 from another series or prior generation? I'm after the one that everyone raves about, but there's so many Celestron 9.25s
Keep in mind I'm first and foremost a visual planetary observer, but I'll definitely be getting into imaging at some point.
It'd also be good if some can recommend which mount and tripod to put with it, from a weight perspective. i wanna be able to lug it around!
Cheers
Matt