Yep. +1 what Chris said.
8" Newt on a HEQ5pro is a sweet spot for price and performance. EQ6 if you can stretch it that far to cover yourself better for the future (but bit more to lug about too....)
Can be a bit of fluffing about to get prime focus for astrophotography - worth reading up on threads regarding that here on IIS.
I bought my rig from Andrews and service was excellent....
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