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Goto mount for Newtonian?


KenG

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I've had my 200mm Newt for over 20 years and star-hopped all that time. It's on a basic GEM mount which has performed perfectly well, but I'm thinking of upgrading (downgrading?) to a Goto mount with a budget of perhaps £800? Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations as to what I should consider? I'm a looker rather than a photographer and am more than happy with the scope itself, I'd just like something that can plant it on DSO's with pin-point accuracy. If you think I need to up my budget, then please say so.

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If you find a Meade LXD55, or LXD75, take a serious look at it. They are old, but mine work flawlessly for visual and photo - I have two of them. Here's my 200mm F/4 lounging out in my home (Mr. Wizard's Closet).

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They run off a Meade Autostar and are easy to use/program.

Enjoy,

Dave

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