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Originally Posted by overlord
I have never used an equatorial mount before. what are the suggestions. Hope it's ok to post here on a newby topic, but i'm not really a newbe, well maybe actually i am when it comes to equatorial mounts.
Basically I need heavy mag to see the planets during nice seeing. My Dobby cannot do that. 300x and ZOOOOM!  |
That would be a handy device to have if it was possible. However such a device does not exist. If you want an equatorial mount to hold a telescope big enough to do what you want it won't be grab and go.
To improve on the planetary views over what you already have will be a larger aperture with a long focal length. That would need at least an EQ6 size mount and a 12" SCT.
If your current telescope is an 8" or 10" DOB, stick with it and get it working properly. These can be quite "grab and go". When the conditions are suitable excellent views of the planets can be seen at 300x mag.
Barry