taxman
03-06-2008, 06:10 PM
Hello All,
After a bit of a break from astronomy, I am finding myself 'watching the skies' more and more lately, so I have (almost!) decided on a 6" short tube refractor.
I know, I know, I should get a dob, but I want something a bit more transportable, plus (and this is REALLY stupid) I just like the look of it better.
Anyway, I want to get an alt-az mount for it, as my style is (at least it used to be) along the lines of see a shiny thing, point my telescope at it, hooray, a planety/fuzzy thing!
So, what would be a good med-heavy duty (the OTA weighs 15kg) alt-az mount for it? I saw a GSO one at Andrews for $250 that looks okay, but remember the frustration of a wobbly mount and don't want to return to Disapointment Town (population - me).
Anyone have any ideas (other than get a dob)?
After a bit of a break from astronomy, I am finding myself 'watching the skies' more and more lately, so I have (almost!) decided on a 6" short tube refractor.
I know, I know, I should get a dob, but I want something a bit more transportable, plus (and this is REALLY stupid) I just like the look of it better.
Anyway, I want to get an alt-az mount for it, as my style is (at least it used to be) along the lines of see a shiny thing, point my telescope at it, hooray, a planety/fuzzy thing!
So, what would be a good med-heavy duty (the OTA weighs 15kg) alt-az mount for it? I saw a GSO one at Andrews for $250 that looks okay, but remember the frustration of a wobbly mount and don't want to return to Disapointment Town (population - me).
Anyone have any ideas (other than get a dob)?