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Jeanette
I have the Ioptron mount. I purchased it direct from China and not from USA as was originally advertised.
Realistically I purchased the basic mount (5,000 objects, no GPS and NO scope) purely as a small portable travel mount for use with my small scopes. I have used a WO 80mm Apo triplet and 90mm MAK with the mount sucessfully.
Bottom line, the WO is too much scope ie has long moment of arm but the 90mm MAK is perfect for it. The 5,000 object base is small but has additional user entered data base of 128 objects. GOTO is OK but needs good setup.
I just wanted it for a no fuss ALT/AZ mount to travel down to my brother's farm in SA with dark site. Its better than I thought and a lot better than no scope. Are the additional extras to the basic mount worth it? - No not in my opinion, just guilding the lily. But as a small compact travel alt/az with small scope - yes and it does have good enough tracking and goto. The 90mm MAK is just right for it and I bought it second hand as a guidescope. Does both roles perfectly once collimated.
Hope this helps,
Regards, Allan
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