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Thanks for the reply max
the ED80 is down the track...but before the transit of venus ;-)
Max you mentioned a little about focal ratios and i have been doing my research and that is why i suggested those two scopes in comparison they are similar price but the 10" MAEDE LXD75 has a focal ratio of f/4 and the 8" C8 f/10. im sorry to say im a little bit confused as to what is better for observing. Now i know a f/5 is quicker (and easier to take pics with) and a f/10 is slower requiring more time for image collection and exposures, also that a quicker scope will show darker blacks and brighter brights BUT that is just because the image is smaller in the eye piece yes? I also know that different targets will benefit from different focal lengths whether they be stars nebula galaxies or planets. So my next question is this given that i would like to buy an ED80 next to do more serious AP which scope would be better to use so that the targets it is not great with the ED80 will be more suited? A 10" f/4 Schmidt Newtonian or a 8" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain?
I know aperture rules so i am leaning toward the 10" but conversely would the 8" f/10 be a better choice as it has the longer Focal length and any short comings from that can be corrected with a barlow lens? ot is that not logical?
Ps the Maede comes with a bonus eye peice pack valued at $249 ATM so thats why I am considering that model but that isnt really an influencing factor over the C/8 as Maede make an identical model that comes with the same bonus.
PPS i do have a DSLR but i am not expecting to get anything close to the images on ISS with that and my first scope :-)
Once again thank you for your time and if reply thanks for the input.
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