[Darren_S (Darren)]

Hi all,

I have a Skywatcher ED80 and HEQ5 mount that I am considering taking with me to the Simpson Desert for viewing and imaging. This will be a very rough trip and I am concerned about damage to my gear. Has anyone taken their gear on very rough tracks and how did it go? I am leaning towards leaving it at home but I know I’ll regret it when under some of the darkest skies in the world! I also have a 10 inch Dob - would be awesome out there but I don’t think the mirror would last 2 seconds!