Hello, first post here
I've been looking through the forums, trying to get a feeling for what suits me best, but there's so much information it's confusing.
I want to get into astrophotography in a beginners manner, budget-wise. I am looking for something that I can use like 65% for AP and 35% visual - a good mix, as it is my first telescope.
I have narrowed it down to the SkyWatcher Explorer 150PDS with EQ5 Pro with Synscan and GoTo motor or SkyWatcher Explorer 200PDS with EQ5 Synscan with motor and computercontrol.
Now, I've read that a lot of people dislike the idea of the 200PDS with a EQ5, why I don't know.
Also, it seems like the 150PDS is better for deep sky objects, where the 200PDS is better for "closer" objects.
My goal is to photograph the planets and some deep sky objects, but also be able to see objects visually. Basically a want a bit of everything, as it is my first telescope, but mainly for AP.
Which one would you recommend and why?
Cheers!