My last stance:)

themos

I had already found the CG4 in amazon at $249 and several other Orion and Celestron brand' date=' some of which I can add motorized guiding.

- CG4 at Amazon for $ 249

- Orion EQ-2 @ $199, to which I can add the EQ-2M drive ($80)

- Orion AstroView ($249.99) Equatorial Telescope Mount to which I can add the EQ-3M drive ($139)

I think these are my choices, plus de ED80 or slightly better scope. Advise accepted.

I suppose you (themos) will vote for the CG4... Better be prepared.

--- and iwatkins: Thanks for a positive view of the world of imaging. I liked your photos.