David H,
I know you will enjoy your new 80ED. It sounds like a very nice unit with the Moonlight focuser. If you end up using it like I use my small aperture refractors, you will find that you have a tendency to take it out much more frequently than your larger scope.
It will not replace the aperture offered in you SCT (assuming it is a larger aperture), but for beautiful wide field views and the ease of use, it will be hard to beat.
The most important aspect is to have fun and enjoy the view.
John
I know you will enjoy your new 80ED. It sounds like a very nice unit with the Moonlight focuser. If you end up using it like I use my small aperture refractors, you will find that you have a tendency to take it out much more frequently than your larger scope.
It will not replace the aperture offered in you SCT (assuming it is a larger aperture), but for beautiful wide field views and the ease of use, it will be hard to beat.
The most important aspect is to have fun and enjoy the view.
John
