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Old 08-01-2019, 12:08 PM
glend (Glen)
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The Skywatcher GTI wifi mount can fit in a back pack easily, and it's light. The software app can run on your phone or a tablet. For the scope, I would suggest anything from an Astro-Tech ED60 (which has great optics for its size), to something like a TS80 Doublet (to keep the weight down); both have retractable dew shields for compact transport. All of that will fit in a backpack.

https://www.bintel.com.au/product/sk...v=6cc98ba2045f

Mount works in Alt/As or EQ mode.


https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop...--Focuser.html

TS80 weights just 3kg.

https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop...-RED-Line.html

The TS60 weighs just 1,5kg, identical scope to the Astro-tech ED60.

Watch which currency your buying in, the AUD has fallen badly against the USD (Astro-Tech sells in USD), whereas the TS is sold in Euros and the AUD has recently gained on the Euro. Also factor in shipping costs. Astronomics will charge $90 USD to ship you an ED60, but Teleskop-Services will ship you the TS60 for 36 Euro.

Last edited by glend; 08-01-2019 at 12:41 PM.
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