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No problems about the info.
My decision as to what telescope i use is based 100% on weather conditions and the target.
If its blowing a gale i go to the ED80 without hesitation
If its still then i put the 10" dob up
if im wanting to image a galaxy - 10" dob
if im wanting to image a extended nebula then i go for the ED 80.
though as I love imaging nebule then i normally go for the ed80. If you can get a hold of one the little Skywatcher ED 80 Gold tube is a great little scope (they are about 550-600 new but i have seen them second hand for 400 450) and with the addition of a Baadar MPCC (which can be used for a reflector aswell) makes the stars pin point to the edge of field.
If you are to get a refractor just remember you will most likely need an extension tube, these are inexpensive but due to the fact you cant really get low profile focusers or cut the tube to bring the lens up they allow for a large back focus range. no biggie just something to remember.
One thing that i forgot to mention is the need for a Guide camera, you have a few choices, Meade DSI, Orion Autoguider, QHY5. they are all just as good as each other, pick the one that costs the least! if you do go down this path you can modify the finderguider, talk to me about this as i can do the mod.
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