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Originally Posted by Misplaced
Do you reckon the mount with this scope is adeqaute? others seem to think so - do you agree? I know a larger mount would be ideal but most reckon the HEQ5Pro will be fine.
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I have no doubt that this is a nice telescope, and the HEQ5Pro is a very good mount: a significant step up from the EQ5. It will last you for many years!
Visually this will be a very good setup, once you get used to the idiosyncrasies of using an equatorial mount, (and twisting the focuser into the best viewing position!). For imaging, the OTA + camera + guider will test the mount's ability, as the combined weight will be
well over 1/2 its rated capability of 14kg: the OTA alone is over 8kg. (Most APers will tell you that it is best not to go over 1/2 to ensure best stability for long exposure images)
However, it will still be capable of giving you some lovely images.
As a number of people have intimated, there is a steep learning curve for using telescopes and particularly imaging, with lots of trial and error along the way, but if you are willing to keep at it you will have a lot of fun and get some really good results. (Anyway, where's the fun if everything is too easy?!)
All the best,
Dean