To EQ, or not EQ

[-philip-]

Morning! 
 

I recently bought my first refractor, the Altair Ascent 102ED, a very good telescope. I bought it because it will fit onto my AZ-GTi mount and complement the 127 Mak I use on it, however I realise I would like to have them both set up at the same time, changing the OTA on the mount in the dark sounds like a recipe for disaster. 
 

so wondering whether to get another AZ-GTi Mount, or dip my toes into the world of EQ mounts. I’ve never used one before and to be honest,  being the clumsy oaf I am, it looks like something I would hurt myself on. 
 

would welcome advice. Purely for observing, I don’t AP, I come on here to see amazing pictures! 

[PeterCPC]

I wouldn't bother if you will never do imaging.

Peter

[carastro]

Agree, EQ Mounts are necessary for Long exposure AP, but no need for purely visual.

Carole 

[-philip-]

I’ve just heard about the Skytee 2 dual mount! 

[Dantooine]

42 minutes ago, -philip- said:

I’ve just heard about the Skytee 2 dual mount! 

Simples... point n shoot.. can’t go wrong 👍