A good quality 12 inch Newt like Mike's is a hard telescope to go past. They just seem to be a bit fiddly and less foolproof than a good APO.
I know what you mean and I think the answer is no one scope is an allround performer for all types of imaging.
Some are more versatile than others.
Faster scopes are more fussy than longer F ratio scopes.
But faster scopes are more productive considering the main hurdle to overcome is getting enough clear skies.
Greg.
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