What to buy? please vote!

[Astrobserver99 (Rob)]

Planets and DSO: For visual, the 10" tracking dob is hard to beat...for imaging, the 8" SCT is my choice.

[danielsun]

Dave, I have voted for the 8" on an EQ6 but an F5. nice for visual and if you ever feel like stepping into the dark side.. or should I say bright side and do some astrophotography you can. Or for travel you can or chuck an ED 80 or 120 on it.
The Tak would be nice but I'm thinking of your budget.


Cheers Daniel.

[Dave47tuc (David)]

Thanks for everyone's input. Other won!

Went to the lighter side!! solar observing and imaging

[MuntiNZ (Daz)]

One other I would of said is the 190 mm mak-newt by Skywatcher and Orion.
Thats a very great scope.

[Jen]

oh goodie a new toy to play with at Snake Valley

[dannat (Daniel)]

get the 7" mak - then a nice pair of binoviewers, a couple of decent ep's & planet/moon/dso (bright) heaven will be assured

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Interesting choice Dave. I have to say that Ha solar observing has been a totally absorbing experience since i got my solar gear. As Jen says, look forward to seeing your new gear at SV.