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Thanks.
I know I will be pushing the weight limit, but that is why I was thinking of saving a little on getting a f/4 rather than a f/5 (as well as the short focal length being better for deep sky images).
I am new to equatorial mounts, having done most of my observing with a 10 inch dob. I am trying to find that balance between usability (light enough and short enough for frequent use in the backyard or being thrown into the boot of a camry), aperture for observing, budget constraints, and suitability for some imaging down the track. So far, my research seems to be pointing to an HEQ5 Pro with a 200mm reflector. However, I am willing to be persuaded otherwise!!
Should I be considering something like a 6 inch skywatcher refractor on an HEQ5 Pro? I remember as a kid being at star parties and thinking "bigger is better" whenever I looked through a 16 inch or 20 inch scope... *sigh*
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