Thread: Best EQ mount for a 10 inch GSO reflector?
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Old 05-02-2008, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GSL View Post
I have a 10 GSO Dob and due to budgetary restraints, I can not really afford to upgrade too much. I'm fairly new to astronomy, and will probably want to do some fairly basic photography eventually.

I was thinking that putting my 10 inch GSO reflector on a go to mount may be a practical way to keep costs under control. (I am aware that Iceman has taken some outstanding photos this way.) Just wondering if an EQ 6 go to would be the smallest recommended mount for this kind of setup, or if an EQ 5 go to would suffice? Any alternativer ideas would also be welcome.

Thanks all.
GS, I am no expert and am currently going through the same thought process as you. From what I have read the EQ6 would be required for a 10 inch Newt if you wanted to do quality photography.
Hope this helps.

Mark
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