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Hi Mike, I totally agree with you but I figured very early in the process that you don't need to mount big diameters or heavy scopes to start with astro-photos. As a matter of fact I was surprised to see most people even favouring smaller refractors and spending more money on mounts and CCD cameras.
I think the thread got lost between "bearing heavy weights and good tracking". I had the choice between a light weight Losmandy GM-8 and a heavier duty EQ6. I chose the Losmandy because tracking was more important to me than bearing heavier scopes. I'd rather compromise in scope diameter and not sacrifice tracking.
Within the same budget something's gotta give so on that point I totally agree with you. But still I'll get the best mount that I can then worry about what I can carry on it later even if I start with a "coke bottle" as my mates say.
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