I for one am not expecting this new scope to be equal to an instrument made for scientific service. I expect it to produce nice images just like the RC8" that I own. If it does that it satisfies my wants; that being to produce nice astro images. I certainly would not use it for planetary work as I have my SCT for that purpose. Not seen many ultra high resolution images of the planets (by amateurs I know) taken with an RC and I don't expect I ever will. Tools in the shed here. Some tools are designed for different purposes.
Mark (Satchmo) this size scope requires a very sturdy mount. You could use an NJP or even the new EQ8 (whenever it is available). I don't think it is a necessity to spend on a very high end mount like a Paramount though. However as Peter always says the mount is everything in the equation. So it would pay to buy a good mount. You don't this type of scope though to budget on the mount.
