RobertI

Nice report. It does look like a very carefully thought out package with some nice touches. Well built too from what you say.

The Celestron 0.63 Focal Reducer will increase the field of view significantly. A lot of SCT users have this for visual (I have one). They can be had for only £99 from FLO. I echo Ronin's concern about the ability of the single arm to solidly support the scope. They didn't offer a 9.25 on the old SE single arm, and even if it is beefed up on the Evo, the 9.25 is 9kg compared to 5.5kg for the C8; a LOT heavier. I'd research carefully before buying. Rob

Welcome back to the 66 fold Chris! Congratulations on your purchase. My 66D still doing good service, in fact I have just bought a Horizon Tripod for some quick grab and go with either of the two WOs.

I have a superb pair of Bausch and Lomb Classic 10x50s. They have a pretty wide field of 7.5 degrees and an extremely bright image. The stars are not pin sharp to the edges but I have had some very impressive deep sky views and have not found another pair of 10x50s as good, although I have never had the opportunity to compare it to really top quality binocs.

You guys continue to impress! I can see this developing in to the 'one stop shop' for imaging and observing preparation.