[garymck (Gary)]

Hi,
I'm in the process of slowly automating my observatory. Unfortunately my wedge mounted CPC925 (which is my favourite telescope ever - and I've had too many to count) is unsuitable for this as it requires input on the keypad whenever it starts up. CPWI seems also not to be suitable also - though I'm not certain about this as I have not extensively tried it out. Whatever I decide I'll be keeping this scope, even if only for visual use as optics are first rate and it gives great rms figures when guiding.

I've thought about using my HEQ5 and a small newt - powering on and using eqmod to resume from a parking position seems feasible. I guess any of the Skywatcher mounts would do this?

Are there any other options under 4K that would be suitable for automating using Voyager? Although my obs is in my backyard, I need my beauty sleep, and I'd like to image without having to wake up buggered after every clear night. Or, is automated imaging out of my price range?

TIA Gary