Thanks guys. A few problems i have is i work a lot and shift work, so i barely get to go to any society meetings and therefore don't get to try out other peoples gear, so online is really the only place I can get most of the information.
I'm still tossing up a few options really. Considering still the full LX200 (or even now CPC1100 XLT) setup just for visual and some short exposure planetary stuff which from what I have read they should be fairly capable of, then later on a G11 and qualityt apo when i get more seriously into DSO imaging.
So questions of OAG/scope, what reducers etc, whilst important, come later I think (though I am keeping those questions firmly in mind also)
Then i was swayed a bit in the other direction when i read about Celestrons capabilities with hyperstar. It looks fantastic and promising, but i don't know anyone who has used it personally.
My time frame will be hopefully looking to get this in 3-5 weeks time so i am trying to gather as much information and help till then.
So basically, my questions from this now are opinions on the above scopes for use on short exposure planetary stuff and whether or not anyone has any experience with hyperstar.
A lot of stuff in all forums degenerates into 2 sides. We love product A, product B is crap. And We love product B, product A is crap. So with my limited ability to get out to events/meetings and hands on (I will be speaking to the guys at Andrews/Bintel) this is my primary source of info so thanks all for your help
