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180mm = 7" Thus, SCT has larger aperture and I think it wins the contest.

I think this is what you ask for: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013TPZEAI/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I29O1L0VVPYLRE&colid=2VS4T2535WNG1&psc=0

You mean adding 2" eyepiece? What about adding 2" eyepiece+ a reducer? will it give the maximum performance?

I am waiting the answer too

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