JohnH
10-05-2009, 06:12 PM
I mostly image DSOs with my 127mm F7.5 "APO" - at 1.4" / pixel with either an Opticstar 145m or Canon20D. With a WO66 ED and QHY5 on top this amounts to about 12Kg. I guide with PHD or Guidemaster via the QHY5 (st4 output) so the mount must have a guide port.
I typically use subs in the 3-10 mins range.
This is not for an observatory setup - the mount musy be luggable therefore...
I am considering:
EQ6 Pro (now the NE5 I think) - with EQ mod I guess
Vixen Atlux
Losmandy G8 or 11 (not sure if I would need the gemini)
Celestron CGE (seems bad value in AU$)
AstroPhysics Mach1 (dreaming a little now...)
So I guess my question is where would you go. The EQ6 stands out as value but I am very concerned about the quality having been a Vixen user until now and do not want to let myself in for lots of tweaking - initial adjustment is ok but changing bearings/worms etc etc is out for me.
All suggestions thoughts welcome...
I typically use subs in the 3-10 mins range.
This is not for an observatory setup - the mount musy be luggable therefore...
I am considering:
EQ6 Pro (now the NE5 I think) - with EQ mod I guess
Vixen Atlux
Losmandy G8 or 11 (not sure if I would need the gemini)
Celestron CGE (seems bad value in AU$)
AstroPhysics Mach1 (dreaming a little now...)
So I guess my question is where would you go. The EQ6 stands out as value but I am very concerned about the quality having been a Vixen user until now and do not want to let myself in for lots of tweaking - initial adjustment is ok but changing bearings/worms etc etc is out for me.
All suggestions thoughts welcome...