Need some help on a telescope mount?

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Im looking to dabble in some astro-photography and would like some opinions on mounts.It will need to carry a 6" reflector at 12lbs. Camera Canon EOS Rebel 1lbs.I have been looking at this mount from Orion-
http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=eq_mounts/~pcategory=00000/~product_id=24709 
but have herd about this one too-
http://www.skiesunlimited.net/index.php?ProductID=4663
Wold love to hear some input on these.Also any other suggestions will be welcome
Thanks mush

GeoffG · Answer

Hi Wally,

If astrophotography is your goal, get the Orion SkyView Pro. The Ioptron is an altazimuth mount, and will cause star trailing due to field rotation if used for imaging. One thing I'm not clear on is whether the Orion has input for an autoguider. Call Orion and check. If not, you might do better with an Orion Sirius, which is more robust and definitely does have an autoguider port. Although you may not need an autoguider at the outset, eventually you _will_, so make sure this option is available down the road.

Geoff

Larry454 · Answer

I agree with Nyx. I think the Orion is a good, solid equatorial system. The Ioptron is an electronically simulated equatorial system. I don't think you need a CGE style blockbuster, but this Orion should work nicely.

Mark · Answer

Unsuitable.  Those mounts are storebought.  

For astrophotography mount the telescope in an English yoke.

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