Grab and Go: Goto or manual?

[garryblueboy]

I use the AZ-Pro great grab and go GOTO 

[jjohnson3803]

The comments about noisy motors is interesting.  I really don't fancy making much noise at 0300, especially if any neighbors have windows open.  I much prefer stealth and solitude.

 

[Space Hopper]

Same scope as Gary's (above) but i use and prefer a non motorised mounting.

As simple to use as they come. I don't need tracking all the time. 

An easy two or three star alignment and i'm good to go.

The best bit ? No wires, no noisy motors, no counterweights, or complex set up routines.

I've since upgraded the tripod to a "Planet'  Much more solid, and mandatory really for a 5"+ sized refractor.

 

[inedible_hulk]

The owls at the end of the garden, the church clock’s chimes, the dog’s snoring, passing cars, are all louder than my EQ5 slewing. The only way I can see it keeping my neighbours awake is if I’ve inadvertently set up in their bedroom…

 

Go with what you like. If you don’t mind having a little more to carry and set up, or suffer from light polluted skies, go goto. If you like to keep it simple, or enjoy the thrill of the chase, go manual.

[The Lapwing]

On 25/06/2023 at 15:18, John said:

 will have their own preferences 🙂 

Here, here, here 

Edited July 4, 2023 by The Lapwing

[The Lapwing]

21 hours ago, The Lapwing said:

Here, here, here 

Not sure what happened there, that wasn’t what I meant to post at all. What I wanted to say was, I agree with John. I appreciate the simplicity of AZ mounts, preferably with a nice refractor. No Wi-Fi, no wires just you and some glass and the universe. 

Edited July 5, 2023 by The Lapwing