well i was originally going to get something really basic just to get started,
i figured a ldx75 would do the trick but apparently bintel dont sell them anymore so i ended up biting the bullet and ordering a HEQ5 Pro and the meade 6" f5 newt plus all the bits and pieces to make it happen.
i can see lots of fun/frustrating times ahead although i think the mount should do very well, a lot better than my bank balance anyway.