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affordable dual axis drive mount

Started by rajuncajun5544, 12/26/2007 10:46PM
Posted 12/26/2007 10:46PM Opening Post
Hey, what's a decent dual axis mount that could be autoguided that isn't too expensive or could be found used? GM-8 is just too expensive, although I know they're very good quality. Just wanting to get some ideas.
Posted 12/26/2007 11:51PM #1
Look into the CG-5 class of mounts, or the Meade LXD 55-or 75. Neither are top rated, but either will generally be nominally workable on short focal length/lightweight scopes.

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Posted 12/27/2007 03:08PM #2
Andrew Box said:

Hey, what's a decent dual axis mount that could be autoguided that isn't too expensive or could be found used? GM-8 is just too expensive, although I know they're very good quality. Just wanting to get some ideas.

What's reasonable? Here are three choices ranging from about 1500 to about 800:

Orion/Synta Atlas EQG

Orion/Synta HEQ5 Sirius

Celestron CG5

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Posted 01/16/2008 01:50AM #3
Thanks for the replies. So many options, which is good I guess. I'll keep my eyes on the classified section.