What Go to mount and tripod for Celestron C8 XLT OTA?

[Anser]

What Go to mount and tripod would people recommend of be suitable for a Celestron C8 XLT OTA?

 

Thank you

[scitmon]

Are you working to a budget?  Presuming you are not doing any long exposure photography, Alt-AZ is easier to use, but for heavier scopes can get pricey.

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/alt-azimuth-astronomy-mounts/ioptron-az-mount-pro.html might be a winner?

 

[jonathan]

Definitely a tripod with 2" tubular steel legs, the 8" SCT isn't all that heavy or long, but a stable tripod is one of the best ways to cut down on vibration / wobble.  After that, EQ5 / AZ5 minimum (in general terms, think of them as keywords).

[pete_l]

There are many examples on Astobin of excellent images taken with a C8 on an AVX  or EQ5 mount at the fuill 2 metre focal length.