You only have to look at the exponentially increasing number of pics posted in the Deep Space forum here to see the interest in astrophotography continues to grow spurred by modern cameras and software. The niche for a strong, stable low PE mount that's still somewhat portable and cost effective must continue to grow too. If someone can pull that off well at under $5000 they should be able to move quite a few.
Its such a great time to be in the hobby. Just think how far things have come in the last 5-10years on the imaging and eyepiece front. Bring it on I say!!
