Mounts suitable/unsuitable for Astrophotography

[AstroTasmania]

Hi All,

Jerry Lodriguss, of astro imaging and astro author fame, has just added a section to his book regarding how important the choice of a mount is if you are even thinking about astrophotography.

A MUST read:http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/MOUNTS.HTM

Soooo many newcomers ask me for advice on astrophotography and equipment, and are stunned when I start talking basic scopes, mounts and costs, a total budget of $500, sadly, does not cut it- (my opinion). The leap from visual to photographic quality is, well, huge!!!.....

Read, and gain a valuable insight from an expert in the field - and enjoy.

PS. Here is a mount that would make a hole in the piggy bank?
Takahashi EM-3500 Temma-2 400x Observatory GOTO Mount
http://www.buytelescopes.com/product.asp?t=13&pid=1744&m=

and just look at the 17% cost saving. wow!



Clear skies...

[Radar]

Yeah Shev, the mount has to be overkill. Jerry is right on the money (as always).

Ray

[phoenix]

Thanks for the link shevill


That is one heavy duty mount. If you got it what scope would you put on it ?


Cheers Jason :pipethinker:

[AstroTasmania]

Hi,

Something that cost about the same as the mount I guess!

Dream on.......................in my dreams!

Clear skies...

[wakaleo]

Thanks for that link re suitable mounts Shevill.

The Orion SkyView Pro Mount that came with my ED80 just scrapes in at the bottom of the list, so I might have to start saving for something more appropriate for astrophotography. Think I'll pass up the offer of saving 17% on the Tak mount though!

Jim