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Originally Posted by Scooter
Hi Folks,
Looking for a guiding solution for my setup which is currently 12” Newt on an EQ6Pro (might get a smaller scope soon more on that later).
Was thinking either an Orion Starshoot Autoguider (seen for ~ $450) or a QHY-5 (QGuider seen for ~ $380). Anyone care to offer opinions etc? Guess the budget was ~$500 so then these 2 appear to be the options.
Now was thinking to look at off axis guiding as well as separate guide scope so I can see 3 options for an off axis guider, Lumicon 2” Newt (will this work with an ED80?) for about ~$380, Orion deluxe off axis guider for about ~$200 and lastly a Meade off axis guider for $140. These all do the same thing or do I assume the more expensive it is the better? Which one should I marry up to the guiders listed above?
Lastly I was thinking of getting a smaller scope so was looking at an SW ED80Pro ~$700 but I notice the Blackdiamond can be had for ~$1100. What would my extra $400 be getting me?
Thanks in advance 
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Got a QHY5, and ED80 and the meade off axis for $140. I guide on the ED80 when imaging with the 5" and vice versa. I use the OAG on the C11 as to avoid flexure problems. Stick an ED80 on top of your 12" newt with the QHY5. You can't go wrong.