Well we have got way off track here, but I always enjoy reading the number of opinions out there!
Brendan, you can put me down as "Type 1" astro-photographer. I am not after perfection, but really a taste of what is possible. But I am in awe of some of the shots you guys get. My fear is that I might get hooked and then want to become a "Type 2". Something I just can't afford time-wise (and $$$ too)!
Anyway, I respect that optical performance is far better in a good newt, but when I really think about it, I just want a good sized scope that I can easily fit in the car so that it get used as much as possible. I can live with the optical compromise the SCTs have in favour of ease of transportation and still using my CGEM goto mount.
I respect the passion you guys have for optical perfection!
James
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