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Originally Posted by SB
Can the Skywatcher Quattro F4 scopes be used for visual? They have a great aperture. I have ordered some morpheus EPs and will be using those on the Esprit 100 in the meantime, but would consider a Newtonian for Visual and AP.
Thanks
SB
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I would suggest getting an f/5 scope instead.
The Morpheus eyepieces are marginal at f/4 without a coma corrector.
With a coma corrector, which typically increases the f/ratio 10-15%, you might be OK.
And an f/5 won't really inhibit your imaging.
Plus, the f/4 scope has a very large secondary, optimized for imaging, not visual.
Just be sure to get an adequate mount for the reflector. It will require a larger and more heavy duty mount than the 100mm refractor.
Even if the weight is similar, the "wind sail" factor means the mount has to be a real rock or needs to be in an observatory that shields the scope from wind.