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Originally Posted by Charla
We've also found the Dob mount a bit clunky and hard to keep up with moving planets. So I'm thinking of upgrading to an equatorial mount but I don't know if this is a good enough telescope to warrant the expense.
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Perhaps you should get along to one of the astro nights that the local clubs hold? That way you can check out what other people are using and see what you think. I have tried the dobsonian mounts and they are not for me. I like a scope that will track what I am looking at so I can make observations, take notes and sometimes sketch what I see. A lot easier it the scope stays on target with the object of interest dead center. I guess only you will know what's the goer for you, but if you like astronomy but are losing interest because of your scope, then definitely look around. A motor driven equatorial mounted scope is not that expensive, especially if you go second-hand and are prepared to wait for the right one to turn up.
Have fun'