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So two questions (again)
1. How do you rank the various mounts - price performance wise? Is there a sweet spot or just get the cheapest for $1399 from Andrews?
What factors should sway me to or from a Meade LD 75 an Eq 6 + skyscan or a Sphinx etc? What is the determining factor amongst these options? Is it pointing accuracy, backlash, slew rates, computer controller, weight its capable of managing etc...
2. How does an equatorial mount with a 2 or 3 star align actually work (i.e. find celestial South)? Does it actually slew to point to Celestial South for you - or does it say after entering your GPS co-ordinates plus the time check your first star - say 5 degrees east please, then check your second star and say 1/2 degree more elevation etc?
I'm curious to know how it actually points or helps you point the mount precisely at celestial South thanks!
Last edited by g__day; 29-01-2006 at 01:38 AM.
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