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Thanks for all your advice guys. I've ruled out the HEQ5 for my existing OTA for now. Too much faff.
Liking the EQ Platform idea, reasonably affordable, easy and upgradable (could be used for larger later). Then maybe I could get a small refractor on a small EQ mount for grab-and-go and to play with so easy pics. I dunno, there's no perfect option.
Anyway, thought I'd summarise things for anyone else thinking of switching to an EQ mount for their dob with the aim of providing tracking.
Solid EQ Mount (HEQ5 up)
Pros: Great for visual and imaging, future proof (can mount upgrade scopes)
Cons: Costly, not as easy to setup, need's tube rings prefdferably rotating (bit of a pain if not) and dovetail bar
Go-To Dob / Go-To Dob upgrade
Pros: Easy setup, easy use
Cons: Costly, tracking not as good as EQ mount, field rotation issue if imaging (?)
EQ Platform
Pros: Keeps things kind of simple, pretty affordable (can even DIY), partially future-proof (can carry bigger scopes to a point before compromises accuracy)
Cons: Limited tracking time, fixed to geographic location, extra piece of gear
Does that about cover it?
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