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Old 16-09-2008, 05:53 AM
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I don't know if the Ioptron is an equatorial mount, if not, it is no good for imaging.

As noted below you need to decide the price range but if you are not as rich as Bill Gates here is a common, easy to use combo.......

Get a good mount, at least an EQ6 (others will say an EQ5 is OK but you need growing space that a 5 can't give) an ED80 with corrector and your choice of CCD or DSLR. Probably add a small guide scope and webcam guider too.

The mount is non-negiotable. You will give up in disgust if you don't get a good strong mount. The other bits can be taylored to your particular imaging style and object preferences.
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