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"Not useful, but essential. And because of that most of your budget would have to go on the mount, leaving little for the optics.  I'd be inclined to to go for a more 'balanced' package, based on an EQ5, accepting that it's less than ideal for heavy-duty astrophotography. And the 6\" SCT wouldn't be an immediate first choice either. You're more likely to get better photographic results with an ED refractor. Have a look at 80, 90 and 100mm refractors, and perhaps budget for a focal reducer to get a faster photographic speed (= shorter exposures = more data captured in a session). And the refractors offer a more attractive image quality for visual use too. \n"
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