Refractor advice

[steviemac500]

What would recommendations be for a refractor if I was to change from my Skywatcher 200P? I'd want to carry on imaging and viewing too and keep the EQ5 mount.  Thanks in advance,

Steve

[Davesellars]

I'd keep the 200p and get an 80ED OTA purely for imaging.

[Star Struck]

On an EQ5 mount, I doubt you will be able to use anything above a 100ED refractor due to the weight (especially if you do imaging).

[miafey]

Second Dave. 

Keep the 200p for visual, get a small refractor for imaging. Your mount will not be sufficient for anything big for imaging I'm afraid. You can get a 65mm or 70mm ED or APO for imaging. 

Mia

[xtreemchaos]

+ 1 for keep both, ive got both and thay would have to be pulled from my cold dead hands, but the 200p is still my fav.  clear skys  charl.

[Syed Saif Alam]

Yup 200p is not a telescope ull want to part with . And as far as fracs go . Get the meade 80 ed or the explore scientific one  . Oh i just saw u already have a 80mm refractor . So i suggest a better mount first

[NigeB]

Another vote for keeping the 200p. There are many things to like about refractors, but particularly if you enjoy e.g. visual observing of DSOs, I am certain that you will miss the aperture of the 200p and regret selling.

Nigel