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Thanks guys for your replies. My SA is on it's way and hopefully have it by Thursday this week.
Chris.... yes, I'm expecting polar alignment to take some practice and have already got my level and angle meter (which I use for work anyway) to help.
I'm not right in Adelaide though, I'm up at Riverton in the Gilbert Valley. There is an event at the Stockport Observatory this coming Saturday night so I'm planning on being there to hopefully soak up some knowledge.
You mentioned the HEQ5 etc....those mounts were also an option for me but I figure easing in with something low budget was the way to go and the SA has excellent reviews. If I dive right in and spend more money later on then the SA can remain as a quick portable unit for wide field as I mentioned in my first post.
Thanks for the offer of help and hopefully catch up along the way.
Cheers
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