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Hi Daniel. I thought exactly the samething as you. Get the HEQ5 mount due to lightless and less bulky. But in the end, i was glad that i got the EQ6 instead. At most the HEQ5 can sustain a 8" maybe 9.25" OTA but thats pushing it for astrophotography work. Don't forget other equipment later on which you might need also such as a guidescope. It really depends if it is going to be a permanent mount or are you planning to take it to star parties etc? I Carry my EQ6 around the backyard without any problems if you take the counter weights off. Not saying the mounts that you have listed are bad, they are great mounts, but take into consideration room for upgrades later on. Aperture fever might kick in.
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