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last year I started imaging with an HEQ5 pro synscan with my DSLR and f/2.8 300mm lens whilst my husband bought an 8" revelation Dob which he has  enjoyed. We would however like to have a scope that can be used on my HEQ mount to have the benefit of tracking and 'go-to'.  it would be good to have views roughly equivalent to that of the Dob and possibly a scope that could be used in some way for imaging though observing is the priority so the imaging potential is not vital.  I am in any case happy to continue to look at what my 300mm lens can do, with and without tc's and eventually may well buy some kind of refractor.  We're looking at the Celestron C8  as a reasonable compromise but would be happy to consider any other suggestions though not sure we want another dob at this stage. We have a flexible budget.  The weight capacity for the HEQ5 mount is 11kg for imaging and 15kg for observing.

We're at a point where the phrase; 'paralysis through analysis' seem apposite!

Thanks

Annie

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A C8 is a great scope in terms of visual performance in a compact package. Mine sits on a Vixen Great Polaris mount (the EQ5 is a clone of that venerable design), so the HEQ5 should have no problems with it. It is also excellent for planetary imaging. With a 0.63x reducer it can also be used for DSO imaging, but the quiding accuracy needs to be very good indeed given the 1260mm focal length.  The short barrel means the C8 can be transported to dark sites easily, and the EP doesn't end up in awkward positions on an EQ mount (as can be the case with a Newtonian).

Mine has been with me for more than 19 years, and won't go anywhere once I get that big Dob I sometimes dream about.

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Would have thought you could get what ever bits needed like tube rings to fit the reflector you already have on your heq5. Though a refractor or a sct with eyepieces at the bottom won't be prone to tube rotation which a reflector on an eq mount will be.

I mean the focuser into which the eyepiece goes.

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hi have you though about a skywatcher 200p, i have one its a good allrounder and you can get them new for around £200 or if you want a refractor bresser messier ar127 another good allrounder ive got the ar127L and its fine if you are to take pics or observing you can get them new for about £250. hope this has been helpful.clear skys for all.charl.

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Thanks for your replies guys - all very useful.  We had thought about mounting the dob on the HEQ5 but I think hubbie is looking for an excuse for a second scope!  I take the point about guiding so that would be for the future for me.  hadn't thought about the 200p or the bressier but am sure we'll now have a look at these before making a final decision.

Thanks again

Annie

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