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Old October 8th 08, 05:16 AM posted to sci.astro.amateur
William R. Mattil
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Default Poll: Orion Atlas vs Losmandy G-11

Longfellow wrote:
This is obviously a newbie question, of course, but it's an opportunity
for the knowledgeable readers to hold forth.

One consideration is that the Atlas GOTO system seems to be well
regarded while the Losmandy Gemini (?) GOTO system is not. The Atlas
seems to be less expensive that the G-11, but is it noticeably less
able to perform for astrophotography?

What else am I missing here?



A G-11, while having a few foibles that need to be understood is a
much more capable mount having much less PE than the Atlas. So if
astrophotography is contemplated then the G-11 might be a better choice


Bill