130 p ds

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Newer motor sets come with guide ports http://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/enhanced-dual-axis-dc-motor-drives-for-eq-5.html to allow for guided imaging. The previous version didn't but it was possible to install one with a bit of DIY skill https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/180630-eq5-dual-axis-st-4-guideport-mod/ which again allows for guiding.

The only trouble is this is guiding on the cheap and so you cannot expect to get the same results as going full GOTO. Synscan mounts have stepper motors which are far more accurate at tracking so less likely to show errors like the standard dual axis motor kits.

Imaging is possible on a "budget" and those who have the know how and general grasp of the whole thing can get some amazing results. In truth though I think a budget of £150 is a little optimistic as in no time at all your going to want to get a coma corrector for your DSLR which even used is going to put you back £70-85.

I don't image myself. I gave it a try once and soon realized it was too demanding trying to get everything set up just perfect to get any decent exposures. You can easily get an image of the night sky showing far more detail than what you can see by eye, but getting it to look like something worth hanging on your wall is a different story altogether.

Most people recommend this book for beginners http://www.nightskyimages.co.uk/making_every_photon_count.htm