I like the contrast and wide field views of refractors. My suggestion, given a GEQ mount, would be to get BOTH a smaller refractor AND a smaller SCT OTA. But I don't really like GEQ mounts for visual use. Goto solves some of the problems, but as the scope moves you still have to at least rotate the diagonal, and I found that the alignments sometimes get off a little when doing this. The finder can be in odd positions as well, and even though it's not as critical with goto it can still be annoying. In my opinion one of the best all-around scopes is the Meade LX-90 8 inch at 33 pounds. Or potentially the Nexstar 8 on which you could also mount a refractor, although movement would be limited. I'm not sure about the Meade LS and LT scopes. But if you want the best overall views with the least weight, an 8 or 10 inch dob is hard to beat. But check the weight specs -- every brand is different. The Orion XX12i is also very manageable. Craig Smith