[ATM] Dob vs Eq mount

[gilgagne at bellsouth.net (Gil Gagne)]

Richard wrote:
 >I'll be happy to build a low profile dob (flex rocker?) if there is >good
 >reason to do so, but I am currently leaning towards a split ring equ
 >mount as I would like to be able to do photography, even though visual
 >observing will be my most common way.

Look at Poncet equitorial platforms that you can set your compact dob 
on. They allow up to an hour of observing without having to readjust the 
telescope. May even be suitable for short exposure photography. Lots of 
references in the archives.

Gil
Port Orange, FL, USA