That's cool I'm looking at going to curtin next year need to study physics but I need to sit the stat test before I can apply. With the automation if your making it a web interface and need some help I'm a web developer by day and would be happy to help where I can.
I'll prob snatch up the skywatcher as it's the best price I've found for something of it's size and a few reviews I've read here n there sound good.
Alex: I was looking at starting with some binos but decided I may as well spoil my self and get a large scope. I'll prob get a pair later on for those camping trips where the scope is too big to take
Cheers guys