Hey Mark -
Some reasons to go for the GEM.(not cpc)
The S-GT version is $500 less than the CPC
The GEM won't put the eyepiece in a hard to use spot. Think of trying to see Vega or double double with the CPC.
The GEM will allow you to mount various different scopes - S-GT version will handle 4" refractors - no problem
If you want to do photography, you might want to consider the CGE version up front. Admittedly, much bigger and more expensive than the S-GT but it would make a fine photography platform and can easily handle 160mm refractors. Perfect for most future upgrades.
Hope this helps.
Some reasons to go for the GEM.(not cpc)
The S-GT version is $500 less than the CPC
The GEM won't put the eyepiece in a hard to use spot. Think of trying to see Vega or double double with the CPC.
The GEM will allow you to mount various different scopes - S-GT version will handle 4" refractors - no problem
If you want to do photography, you might want to consider the CGE version up front. Admittedly, much bigger and more expensive than the S-GT but it would make a fine photography platform and can easily handle 160mm refractors. Perfect for most future upgrades.
Hope this helps.
