[DobDobDob (Ron)]

Originally Posted by g__day

Anyone remember this thread comparing each EQ mounts capabilities?

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ghlight=mounts

Hi again, as promised I went and ready that thread, it seems that there are two profound points:

1. Astrophotography requires a far greater degree of stability due to the long exposure times.

2. The basic difference of all mounts is the load bearing capability.

Assuming I have that correct, and trying to ignore 'Goto's that tend to enter the equation but I have purposely left out of my thinking at this point, because from all the advice I have been given, by far one of the main tenants seems to be, learn the Sky first the old fashioned way.

So, now I have to come to terms with the pricing, there seems to be absolutely no consistent theme, each manufacturer prices according to their own criteria, and as expected each subsequent better model costs more, however sometimes it's hard to see that the price rise from model to model is justified compared to the increased quality.

Having said all that, I want one of these below, but can't see it happening anytime soon in this millennium

"Mountain Instruments (+ Losmandy Gemini Go To) http://www.mathis-instruments.com/

MI 1000 $52,000"

or even better, one of these:

"Takahashi http://www.telescopes.com/specialty_...s--Mounts.html

EM-3500 $118,000"

Thanks again for the great work that has gone into that thread previously.