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Sorry for not replying earlier, had computer issues.
In the end I purchased the 8in F5 version with the EQ6. I think I was too worried about coma and collimation to buy the F4, plus the F5 had been reduced a lot in price.
I figured the F5 would be a good learners OTA for me, and I am very pleased with the decision now I have had a limited amount of time using it.
The first night I learnt a lot of new lessons, like tripping over cables, must remember to move the little step ladder before slewing or the OTA crashes into it.
I have been carrying the EQ6, tripod and scope rings in and out each evening and yes it is very heavy, lucky I have only 10 steps to make from the garage to the lawn.
I left it outside for a week (removed the scope) during bad weather wrapped up in a blanket and covered with a tarpaulin. Which was Ok everything stayed dry but the ants moved in, so I'm back to carrying again.
I have included my first week of shooting, these are all unguided and no darks or flats, however I did use the camera's noise reduction.
Regards
Bill D
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