Manual to GoTo

[Yidoboy]

Hi, I have a Sky-Watcher 130P on a standard EQ3-2 mount, but I'd really like to get a goto Mount. What are the best (weighed up against cost) options to do this? 

Thanks

Edited June 6, 2020 by Yidoboy

[Dr_Ju_ju]

How 'practical' are you?, as without buying a full goto mount, you could probably add some stepper motors to your existing mount, replacing the manual controls, and driving it with an AstroEQ controller (https://astroeq.co.uk/tutorials.php whether self built or bought), and a pair of Nema17 motors. But this would then require a computer to 'instruct' the mount where to go....

[jambouk]

Second hand goto mount; EQ would be best but likely cost more than an AZ, problem with an AZ is your budget will likely only stretch to a single arm mount and your long scope won’t be able to see the region around the zenith.

Other option may be to sell what you have and buy something else, either new or second hand.

Or get an upgrade kit to add GOTO to current mount, but still £300 new or so!

James