Which mount for the 180mm MAK?

[Levdr]

If I were to buy a Skymax 180mm OTA, and I wanted to use that for some astro imaging, which motorised (not GoTo!) mount would that require?

TIA!

[brianb]

For lunar/planetary imaging with a webcam, HEQ5 would probably do. For deep sky work, you'll need an EQ6 ... at least.

[GazOC]

Agree with Brian, my HEQ5 is fine for lunar/ planetary imaging with the 180mm Mak. For DSO imaging you'd need thr EQ6 and you'd also have the fact its f15 to contend with.

[Levdr]

I would be using it for lunar and planetary imaging, not deepsky, so a HEQ5 would suffice then. Right. Would this HEQ5 also be enough for some deepsky imaging with my 80mm ED refractor, you think?

[brianb]

Would this HEQ5 also be enough for some deepsky imaging with my 80mm ED refractor, you think?

Yes, it's a good match.

[Levdr]

Oh, that is excellent! Thank you very much.