Celestron C5 XLT for deep sky?

[Space Oddities]

I'm considering purchasing a Celestron C5 XLT to image small DSO. With a 0.63x reducer (f/6.3 788mm), I think it's a good match for the pixels of my ASI1600, and seems small & lightweight enough (2.7 kg) for my little mount (AZ-GTi), if it's carefully balanced. 

I haven't found many examples of deep sky imaging with this little scope, but perhaps some of you have some feedback to share?   I'm sure there are better optics out there, but given my weight/size constraint, it seems like the only option available.

Thanks!

[Ags]

I have been using an AZ GTi with a C6. Nothing impressive yet but I am hopeful of improvements in the future.

 

Edited April 10, 2020 by Ags

[Ags]

The M51 image displayed for my thread isn't mine and isn't taken with a C6 or AZ GTi. Later pictures in the thread are by me.

[Space Oddities]

Thanks Ags! Sounds pretty cool  I guess a C5 with a focal reducer and lower weight can work even better on the little AZ-GTi. I have found a 2.3 kg counterweight that could help balance the setup.