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Originally Posted by RugbyRene
For the amount you are looking to spend I'd get a good GEM rather than the harmonic drive mounts.
You can pick up an AstroPhysics mount (which is what I'm looking at upgrading to from my pain in the ar*e SW AZEQ6-GT).
I believe Advanced Telescope Supplies is the Aussie retailer. I know Peter lurks on the forum so maybe he can help.
Rene
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For example the AP MACH 1 GTO that was just sold on this site for around $6800.
The problem with this hobby, generally speaking now, is that because its a small market the buyers of new and intried gear tend to be the beta testers.
So whilst something sounds terrific in an ad, real world performance and reliability, compatibility with other software is the thing you want.
An AP mount is a reliable piece of gear. Does its job well and costs a lot more than the cheaper mounts but that's because its high quality.
That would be what would hold me back from trying new technology. I would want to see many users out there that are happy with it not a marketing piece. I'd need to see high quality images with routinely nice round stars.
Greg.