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If you want Goto and aren't fussy about the tracking accuracy, or tripod stability etc...
I bought a Celestron Nexstar 80 GLT scope from eBay for under $200. I used the scope itself for the transit of Venus. It came with a white light solar film, which worked surprisingly well. The collar that holds the scope is the perfect size for a Lunt 60 scope, though the balance of the mount is terrible unless you have the DS filter on it.
Still it worked great for the ToV. It now resides at a friend's place as his kid is slightly interested in Astro, but they can't afford a huge setup, so I "gave" it to them unless I want it for some weird Solar stuff (like the partial solar eclipse).
Hunt around, you'll get one for next to nothing, they work, not fantastically well, but what can you expect for under $200?
Setup couldn't be easier for solar, turn it on, sync on the sun, done, it tracks the sun.
Cheers
Stuart
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