TAL Motorised Equatorial Mount

[aterhorst]

I have a TAL 1 circa 1992. TAL is not common in Australia. The secondhand market is non-existent, unlike the UK. One local importer has a couple of motorised TAL equatorial mounts for sale. He is asking $150 + shipping, which seems reasonable (including the pedestal).

Is it worth upgrading my TAL 1 to have a motorised EQ mount?

I have read mixed reviews about the reliability of the motors. Apparently, they can track with a reasonable degree of precision for an hour. I look forward to some feedback.

 

Thanks in advance.

Edited May 14, 2023 by aterhorst
Added minor detail

[Roy Challen]

Personally, I wouldn't bother. In the UK the Tal 1 is regarded a decent scope but is easily obtainable for around £50 or even less - I acquired the one I had for free and passed it on for free too.

If I had kept it and wanted to upgrade, I'd likely have bought a motorized EQ5 second hand.