Re: [APML] Best mount for AP130?

[David Kimball <arabian4@wbsb.net>]

Eric:

Assuming the 600GOTO can carry the same as the older pre GOTO 600, it is
plenty for the 130.  I have that setup - 130F6 and the 600 that was just
before they brought out the GOTO mounts.  The 600 can even carry the 155
nicely as long as you don't hang everything including the kitchen sink on it.

Dave

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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