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Originally Posted by Screwdriverone
I forgot about the 8 inch reflector on the EQ mount,
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That was my recomendation in my first post (see post #20).
And Mike's from post #11
Check out RobF's images. He uses the 8" f5 newt on HEQ5 and gets great images.
The 10" is WAY too big for the HEQ5 and would certainly need the EQ6.
8" f5 + HEQ5 plus money for accessories would be the way I would go. You'll need an MPCC ($300) and either a new focuser or have an adapter machined for you.
As for a guide scope... aperture is not real important but weight is. A very cheap 60-80mm plastic telescope would be perfectly fine. You can probably even use your guidescope with the toucam.
This would be a VERY nice setup for astrophotography and would also give very good visual views too!
Dave.