Dobsonian convert

[Donny]

Hi, I own the Skywatcher 10" Dob, but recently got the Astrophography bug. Therefore I'd like to get a tracking mount. Few questions...

Do I buy the EQ5 mount, and then buy the dual-axis tracking kit to fit to it, is that correct? I've not seen them sold already fitted, only the GoTo one which I don't really want for 2 reasons; extra cost, and i prefer to track objects myself as it's part of the fun!

[John]

You will need a bigger mount than an EQ5 - an EQ6 for a 10" I think is required. The EQ5 is barely enough for an 8".

[Donny]

You will need a bigger mount than an EQ5 - an EQ6 for a 10" I think is required. The EQ5 is barely enough for an 8".

Oh blimey, that's getting expensive. Maybe i'll stick to observing fornow:rolleyes:

[callisto]

Yes, It's quite a price jump from EQ5 to EQ6

[Donny]

For around the same price i can get

Dobsonians - Skywatcher Skyliner 250P FlexTube AUTO

Scope & auto mount! The flextube version of what i already have, plus the auto tracker mount...and i'll sell my dob too to go towards it. Sounds more attractive doesn't it.

[Donny]

Are these auto tracking dobs not so good?