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Hi and welcome to IIS.
Yes. There is a difference.
While a 10" is by no means unmanageable, it is still a good way less manageable than an 8".
I started out with a 12", went to a 10" and wound up with an 8"!!
The beauty of an 8" Newt is (providing its not a collapsible design), you can also mount it fairly easily on a decent Alt/Az mount, making it even easier to use.
If you do decide to opt for the extra 'grunt' of a 10", my advice FWIW, would be to, if possible, find a permenant spot for it to live outside and use a good quality 'scope cover to keep the elements away.
You'll see far more use from it than if you have to drag it out every session.
Good luck and Clear Skies.
Peter
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