Starsense or better mount - can't decide!

[RayD]

7 hours ago, allotmenteer said:

Thanks, I have a CPC800 so guess this isn't as relevant as with other mounts. Wasn't sure if the camera arrangement was giving dynamic feedback to the mount as per with PHD but not from your reply.

Guess the saved 15 mins and reduced faffing around might be worth the cost, particularly when its all done and then loose power and have to start again!

Thanks

 

I had mine when I was doing visual and found it really very good, particularly as I was completely new to the hobby so wasn't at all familiar with the night sky. As many will no doubt point out it certainly isn't essential but it is certainly a time saver and therefore a nice to have. 

I do imaging only now and use plate solving so sold mine but if I was still doing visual I would have kept it. 

[allotmenteer]

I hadn't come across plate solving until I started looking into the Starsense unit and its functions - is there a good reference you are aware of to give an introduction to this?