[AZ-Observing] CGEM or Atlas EQ-G Mount for Astrophotography Question
- From: "Jim Waters" <james.t.waters@xxxxxxx>
- To: <EVAC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 17:22:31 -0700
I am currently getting into astrophotography and need to improve my setup.
I currently have a Losmandy G8 non Gemini mount and am thinking about
selling it. I need a mount with a little more carrying capacity, GOTO
capability and a mount that has computer assist polar alignment. My
astrophotography scopes may be Astro-Tech AT8IN, various Stellarvue 90 and
102mm scopes or piggy-back photography with a Canon EOS / 'L' class lenses.
I use the Canon XSi for astrophotography. I have thought about upgrading to
a G11 with a Gemini but Losmandy is redesigning the Gemini and it will not
be released until 1q11. I have also been told that using a Gemini is
difficult.
I am looking into the CGEM Computerized or Atlas EQ-G mounts. From a
mechanical standpoint migrating to one of these 2 mounts would be a
step-down. The RA periodic error is much higher but can likely be trained
out to some degree using PEC. The quality of these 2 mounts is also in
question. Is anybody using these 2 mounts for serious astrophotography
using the scopes above and getting good results?
Ideally I would like to have an AP Mach 1 but this is 'well outside' of my
price range. Any advice would be appreciated.
Jim
SAC / EVAC
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