wanted mount EQ

[Willow127mm]

Hi Chasing a good EQ Pref/GOTO mount something similar to EQ5 or6 all considered.
Auto guiding is essential.
Local pref but not essential.
Thanks Brad

[to_son]

I have a Meade LXD75 with AutoStar GOTO. PM if interested.

Cheers
Son

[Willow127mm]

Hi Son thanks for your reply Im actually looking for a mount that has autoguiding options also as im trying to do long exposures also.
Please correct me if im wrong but does the 75 come with an autoguiding port I dont know for sure but I dont think so.
I believe thier are options to make the mount autoguide but being fairly green still I figure the less the better.
Thanks again mate I do appreciate when people reply.
Brad

[to_son]

Brad,

Try here for autoguiding with the LXD75:
http://www.meade4m.com/index.php?/topic/886-autoguiding-on-the-lxd75/

But I did something like this at one point:
http://astronomyguy63.blogspot.com.au/2010/09/autoguiding-lxd75-mount.html

Bottom line is it's possible...

The LXD75 I believe is equivalent to something like the HEQ5. I would keep the payload under 10kg. I tried an 8" reflector with guidescope once but the motors really struggled.

Cheers
Son

[juls]

Hi Brad,

I have a Gemini 1 G11 Losmandy mount complete with counter weights and tripod. Let me know if you are interested and I will send you pictures and details