Re: [APML] Best mount for AP130?

[Gene Horr <genehorr@texas.net>]

I would look at the AP900, MI-250, or Tak NJP.

The AP 600 would carry the load, but for photography with a refractor I would
want something beefier.

Gene Horr
genehorr@texas.net

eric raeburn wrote:
> 
> What is the concensus on the best Astro-Physics mount for astrophotography
> with the AP 130?  The maximum payload would be the 130 with a camera body,
> the 80x900 guidescope sold by AP, and an additional camera with 300mm
> telephoto lens.  The goal is to do prime-focus photography with film,
> exposure times up to 1 hr. or more.
> 
> Is the 600EGTO massive enough, or would it be better to consider the
> 900GTO or something comparable, like the MI-250?
> 
> Thanks,
> -Eric
> 
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