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Originally Posted by Startrek
As a bona fide user of Newtonian reflectors my suggestions are -
6” f5 Newt GSO or Skywatcher
8” f5 Newt GSO or Skywatcher
You can pick up either of these Newts for under $1000
No problem sitting on the NEQ6 mount
Easy to collimate
Biggest bang for buck
Suitable for both DSO and Planetary imaging
Plenty of reach
Using an APS C sized camera sensor eg: 2600MM or 2600MC you can fit in most Popular DSO objects
Most beginners tend to steer away from Newts as they have an aura about being difficult to collimate , balance , and set up generally . This is a misnomer, as once you get familiar with them , it’s easy and straightforward
I’ve used Newts from 6” to 12” from day one and they certainly perform at the highest level of Astrophotography
Good luck with which ever path you choose
Clear Skies
Martin
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Hi Martin,
I could only assume newts collimate like dobs? If so, my husband is a pro at collimating both my 8” dob and his 12” dob.
Thank you, I’ll definitely consider your suggestion!