180 mm Mak or 8 inch SCT EDGE on planets

[Chris]

3 hours ago, Philip R said:

My C6 (SCT)* & 're-modded' ETX105 (Mak)** give me about the same magnification despite being different focal lengths and focal ratios, (see below). 

Between them I think the ETX105 gives me the better view and contrast on lunar and planets.

Not in the same league as requested in the original post, but something to mull over if nothing else.

 

* C6 = 1000mm @ f/10

** ETX105 = 1470mm @ f/14 (and 're-modded' to accept my SCT accessories).

Love those little Meade Maks   I had one of the first ETX90's for several years back in the early 2000's, a cracking little scope. I much prefer little Maks to big Maks.