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Thanks Stu, but I am trying to avoid GOTO systems because they bring much extra weight (and power requirements) and I firmly believe that they are mainly obsolete technology compared to the advantages offered by 'more open' pushto solutions like astronomy apps runing on Android platforms (whether phones, tablets, etc) that interface via wifi to a DSC encoder controller on the scope - not to mention much lower in cost. The beauty of an app like Sky Safari Plus is the screen visualisation of the scope tracking right to your target, yes you have to push it to get there but the direction, co-ordinates, and target are clearly shown on the tablet screen. It can also interface to drive systems like Servocat if I ever did decide to go in that direction, but I prefer the lighter weight of a pushto system.
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