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DSO Imaging - Evostar or Explorer?


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If you had the choice between:

Skywatcher Evostar 102 (EQ3-2)

Skywatcher Explorer 150P EQ3-2

Which one would you get to do astrophotography of DSO? (galaxies and nebulas)

I have seen some threads saying that refractors are better than reflectors for taking pictures of DSO.

Why is this?

I like the idea of the Evostar because it will be more portable than the Explorer.

I already have a eq mount with a single axis motor (an old Seden Big Boss, the telescope itself is very poor)

I could just get the OTA and save a bit of money or would you recommend getting the EQ3-2 mount for it.

I'm itching to get more into astrophotography but because I've recently bought a skywatcher dobsonian that is going to be keeping me busy for a while and I'm very pleased with it so far but I will need something to do tracking of the night sky. Plus having something small and portable like the Evostar is tempting for holidays and places with dark skies.

Would appreciate any help or advice

Thank you :glasses1:

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