Re: Fork mount or EQ mount

If this is just for visual use and the goto works in alt-az mode, then I think those fork mounts are really more convenient. However, if it is on a wedge, you sometimes have to be a contortionist to see the whole sky using a fork. Also, if you are going to add some big things at the eyepiece end, then the fork will limit where you can point. At 8", you shouldn't be getting into weight concerns too much, but if you can, try carrying the whole setup, with tripod and everything. See which is most convenient. If you can leave everything set up and just take it outside in one trip, you will use it lots more.

Charlie