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Since you are starting out in astrophotography I would suggest you limit your choice to the budget mounts (EQ6, CGEM DX, iEQ45, G11, Vixen SXD) which are more than capable of delivering a stable platform with good tracking. If you find that astrophotography is for you and you upgrade to a scope you could move up to the larger more expensive mounts Paramount MX/ME, AP1100/1600, Takahashi EM400/500. The setting up of the mount is the critical element for good results in astrophotography e.g. balancing, polar alignment etc. Many IIS members can give you tips in this area or look over the Projects & Articles section of IIS.
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