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Mark,
Pays to look carefully into all options/intended uses for the C11 / C11 Edge.
C11 Edge Hyperstar upgrade is USD50 more expensive although this OTA is already Hyperstar compatible.
I have a C11 on the way via Price USA and Highpoint Scientific which had the best price during a recent discount at USD 1690 (Now USD 1890).
C11 Hyperstar conversion USD 300.
The C11 Edge is currently USD 3400.
So purchase cost difference between C11 + HS conversion kit at USD 1990 and
purchase cost C11 Edge USD 3400 = USD 1410 extra.
Importing the Hyperstar kits seperately will also save a few more dollars.
BTW taking the Price USA insurance and one-off warranty insurance is excellent value and Carolina is always a STD phone call away!
I already have a G11, Celestron (Japan) f6.3 reducer, QHY8 and many other accessories; the choice was easy.
You may note I have a CPC8 which is excellent for visual work (very stable for for grandkids
too where a Feathertouch, TV EPs and Powermates give great views).
Form experience, weight difference, ease of setup will see the CPC8 get used many more times visually - than either a CPC11, or the C11/G11 combo. Also I doubt a C11 Edge will provide much visual benefit over a well collimated C11.
As Peter said the proven C11 with f10, f6.3 and f2 options is hard to beat for APSC astrophotography - provided you have good GEM accuracy. Peter also says swaping the Hyperstar in/out is a pain due touchy Hyperstar collimation.
Proven C11 Edge specific accessories may change the landscape just a bit.
Cheers,
David
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