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garymck
11-12-2013, 10:45 AM
Hi,

looking for a lightweight mount for imaging. generally at shorter focal lengths under 1 metre, mostly using shorter refractors. Biggest scope likely to be an ED120 or similar. Thinking about either a Celestron VX or an ioptron iEq30/45. Less interested in Skywatcher mounts as have had a bad experience with an EQ6, plus something like the AZEQ6 is a bit too heavy for portability.

I've done a bit of searching, and not been able to find much info on the mounts performance/pe etc. Saw one report of an iEQ30 at 12 as p top PE but no others.

Has anyone any direct experience with these mounts?

cheers
Gary

SkyWatch
11-12-2013, 06:00 PM
Sorry can't help with the experience, but have you thought about the Losmandy GM8? A jump in price, but a very good reputation...