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@HappySkeptic
So I went a different direction with this. I just ordered a used Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor OTA, and I am trying to decide on a mount. Eventually, this thing will probably end up with a guide scope, microfocuser, filter wheel, and camera so the weight is going to go up considerably. Since I plan to use it for astrophotography I think I should rule out the 30 lb rated mounts. I am looking at either a Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 or a Celestron CGX. The CGX is a little more expensive, but with a 55 lb load rating it should be a lot steadier than the 40 lb rated AZ-EQ6.
Any suggestions?
@HappySkeptic
So I went a different direction with this. I just ordered a used Explore Scientific ED102-FCD100 Series Air-Spaced Triplet Refractor OTA, and I am trying to decide on a mount. Eventually, this thing will probably end up with a guide scope, microfocuser, filter wheel, and camera so the weight is going to go up considerably. Since I plan to use it for astrophotography I think I should rule out the 30 lb rated mounts. I am looking at either a Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 or a Celestron CGX. The CGX is a little more expensive, but with a 55 lb load rating it should be a lot steadier than the 40 lb rated AZ-EQ6.
Any suggestions?
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