Hi Jupiter...I think an eq platform retails for around $1,150..(Bintel)..and that's good for about an hour until you have to re-position the RA...as for Planets...I helped build a mask for a 12" LB..this was done by cutting out four 80mm holes in a piece of ply and fitting it to the front..works ok!
Astropics set-up for around a grand..having a look at Andrews Mak range..there's a Mak102 on an eq2 mount with drive for $799..(use the change for some camera adaptors, filters, ep's, etc)
It's a tough choice to make!!..
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