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Imaging Newtonians
I am seeing advertised Newtonians OTAs that are "imaging optimised".
Could someone tell me exactly what has been "optimised" and any subsequent pros (apart from imaging) and cons?
What appeals to me about these scopes is their short length. An f4 200mm scope is only 80 cm long, which makes it extremely portable (IMHO).
Would it be possible to mount one of these on an alt-az mount?
Would anyone recommend a set-up like this as a first scope?
I know I could get a 200mm Dobsonian but these are larger, and as such not as portable. I'm not particularly interested in astrophotography, so an EQ mount is not that high a priority, plus I don't necessarily want the hassle of an EQ as a beginner.
Just trying to weigh things up here - any advice appreciated.
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