Changing mounts

[staffop]

Hi, my father in law was given a new scope a couple of years back but hasn't used it as it's too complicated it's a skywatcher 200p with eq5 mount). I thought if he bought an alt-az mount instead it might be easier to use  - is this possible (or advisable)?

[Cornelius Varley]

You have a couple of options. Either a dobsonian base, diy or ready made http://www.orionoptics.co.uk/MOUNTS/dobsonianmount.html , or an alt-az mount such as the Skytee 2 http://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/skywatcher-skytee-2-alt-azimuth-mount.html

[staffop]

Thanks Cornelius