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Originally Posted by Merlin66
Jimmy,
I have and use both the HEQ5 and NEQ6 mounts.
The 80mm refractor plus your gear will sit and play nicely with the HEQ5.
I've had a C8 on the HEQ5 no issues.....
(I have >17Kg of bits - C11+3 cameras + electronic finder + spectrograph hanging on the NEQ6, with 5 counterweights  )
The s/h market is the way to go if you can. |
Good to hear the comparison from someone who has used both!
Jeez, are you set up in a single location? I'm bang in the middle of Perth suburbs and can pretty much see my way around the back yard from all the street lights! So I think simplicity and mobility are going to be key for me enjoying this. I don't mind a decent drive
EDIT: I have a bit of a time frame I would like to get it, knowing my luck I'll buy new and one will show up within a week!! Aiming to get lots of practice in over more comfortable summer nights so it's second nature by winter.