Gps telescope

[h45e (Anthony)]

Hi ppls, just wondering what is the best gps telescope for $2k or under? I travel to the bush alot and wanting a hard case also so I can lug it around.

[el_draco (Rom)]

Try this. Not GPS but under $2k and may meet your needs:

http://www.astrobuysell.com/au/propview.php?view=1497

or this gps and case, but its $3k

http://www.astrobuysell.com/au/propview.php?view=1488

Rom

[MikeyB (Michael)]

Ioptron make the only low-end GPS-fitted scopes that I'm aware of:

iOptron SmartStar A-MC90 Maksutov GOTO

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I'd highly recommend an iOptron Mini Tower.
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...sp?id=MAS-032B
Comes in a pretty flash looking hard case, runs on AA's, 12vt or mains.
It has GPS, 130,000 object data base, the hand controller is intuitive to use and the large screen makes navigation through the menus easy. Once leveled and aligned (only takes 10min to setup) the GoTo is excellent. Dropping the target within the FOV of a 15mm ep.
You would have to buy a scope to go with it though.
If you're going bush with it a fair bit, I reckon a refractor would suit your purpose best.

[sejanus (Gavin)]

does your phone have a gps? if it does you can get the lat/long out of it and then just enter that into a non gps goto mount.

[h45e (Anthony)]

What would go with iOptron Mini Tower.?
I miss the time I had a dob and looked up in the stars.
But will need a case to store/transport the scope to the bush.