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Goto mount options
I am considering upgrading my GEM1 mount to one which can use a GOTO
system. I currently have an Orion Optics Europa 200 (f/6 version) on the GEM1 mount with a single RA drive. I have been trying to look at the various options to get a GOTO mount. They seem to be: (1) New Sphinx mount + STAR BOOK controller. Price £1195 - Does anyone have any feedback on this ? (2) Cheaper mount (eg as used on Meade LXD 55 range - is this an EQ-5 mount?) + Autostar controller (costs £129 + price of an EQ-5 with drives (around £400) (3) As (2) but with Celestron controller (4) Or should I just buy a new telescope which has mount and GOTO system already on and just put my old Europa OTA on whenever I want (eg C8-NGT is £859, or Meade LXD 55 8 inch is around £1070) Does anyone have any opinions on which is the best route ? I personally like the look of the Sphinx mount, but on the other hand, the Autostar controller is cheap should anything go wrong. Any opinions appreciated. Thanks Ian Taylor Chester http://www.r.i.taylor.btinternet.co.uk/home.htm |
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Ian Taylor wrote:
Does anyone have any opinions on which is the best route ? Vixen clone (EQ-5) + WinCTC. Best, Stephen Remove footfrommouth to reply -- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Stephen Tonkin | ATM Resources; Astro-Tutorials; Astro Books + + (N51.162 E0.995) | http://astunit.com + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + |
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