bayarealondoner

Thank you all for the advice, I've looked at the skywatcher 80ED and HEQ5 mount and have just a concerns. The SW setup is a little more than the price range i was hoping for but not out of reach, i'm just concerned that if I need to add accessories it will go out of my range. Also concerned that if I don't get the know how or get to grips with the hobby I would've wasted my money, so a plan I was thinking of is still go with the 8se and in about a years time, get the SW setup as well if all goes well. Lastly, i'm guessing that the mount in the link below that comes with the 80ED is just as bad as the one that comes with the 8se https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1060553-REG/sky_watcher_s20160_80mm_proed_apochromatic_refractor.html?ap=y&smp=y Again, thank you all for your help and time. Chris

Hi all, So this is my first post. I currently have a Celestron LCM114. I have never had much luck with it and from the reviews it would seem its a but of a turd. So I am looking at upgrading to something else, id like to get into some amateur astro photography hopefully. So my attention keeps getting drawn to the Celestron nexstar 8se. Could I get your personal opinions.. would this be a good enough scope to move onto? Could I get some nice photographs with it or are there any better alternatives out there for around the same cost. Thanks in advance for any help Chris.