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Originally Posted by Frostyricho
Well maybe i will be changing mind to a getting a mount. I want a EQ mount that can hold a 8" inch dobsonian. Im thinking of borrowing a camera from my school and testing it out. My price range will probably between $250-$500. I don't care what brand. I've been looking around and im seeing some on Ozscopes for $415 but i dont know if this will be able to take the weight of my telescope. Sorry for the confusion guys i just thought about this the past week.
Kind regards,
Frostyricho
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What is the total weight of your OTA, plus any additional gear like cameras etc?
You should be able to get a new Skywatcher EQ5 for under $500 (no GOTO of course) which has a payload capacity of 10kg (this is for an Al tripod, add about $120 to $150 for stainless tripod). The EQ3 only has a payload capacity of about 5kg. An 8" Newtonian OTA will most likely be heavier than 10kg
(I am a novice at this hobby, by the way, but I have been searching the stores and the internet for a suitable mount, scope and equipment over the past month or so. Posters in here are very helpful with advice)