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Hi Morton
I quite like Maks for the very reasons you mentioned - compact, quick set up, low weight (generally), etc. I currently have an Intes MN500 (bought here) which produces rather good, clean, sharp images. At f10 the magnifications don't get too high. Lovely to use on the solar system and ok for brighter DSOs, not a huge FOV but fine for me.
If I didn't have an 8" dob thing, I think I would have considered a 6" Mak, but, costs do start to rise, and unless you go for an Intes you will end up with longish focal lengths. At that size, for me I would potentially be thinking about a used C8. Then there is the issue of mounting and having something steady enough.
Lots of trade-offs, but I think a 6" Mak would be useful, fun and physically easy to use.
Andrew
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