Choosing an OTA & Mount for Electronically Assisted Astronomy - Part 1 of 6 Essential Tools for EAA

Описание: A tutorial on the key features to look for when choosing a telescope, OTA and mount) for electronically assisted astronomy or EAA. An in depth look at the key attributes of Newtonians, Schmidt Cassegrains (SCTs) and Refractors which are important for EAA. A detailed review of the important properties of mounts, both equatorial (EQ) and alt-azimuth (AZ) for electronically assisted astronomy.

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Below are some OTAs you might want to consider which are reasonably priced:
Celestron 8" SCT
High Point https://bit.ly/40ngrcf $1300
Agena Astro https://bit.ly/3MqQxiB $1350

Skywatcher Quatro 6" f/4 Imaging Newtonian $595
High Point https://bit.ly/3yY4r5r
Agena Astro https://bit.ly/3OIArTY

Sharpstar 61 f/5.5 EDPH II Triplet Astrograph with 8X focal reducer $499 + $199
High Point https://bit.ly/40pLKU0
Agena Astro https://bit.ly/3opJYEO

Here a some mounts you might also consider:
Evolution Alt-Az Mount with 8" SCT as a package $2200
High Point https://bit.ly/3dnsmnB
Agena Astro https://bit.ly/3ov6Cf5

Skywatcher AZ GTI Alt-Az Mount $475
High Point https://bit.ly/3Kaq75e
Agena Astro https://bit.ly/3MUql1m

Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI Equatorial Mount $740
High Point https://bit.ly/3XxpS6Y
Agena Astro https://bit.ly/3IFwpbh

iOptron GEM 28 EQ Mount $1438
High Point https://bit.ly/3n0rOsa
Agena Astro https://bit.ly/3MPpWx4

ZWO AM5 Dual Alt-Az/ EQ Harmonic Drive Mount $2300
High Point https://bit.ly/3lnnkM4
Agena Astro https://bit.ly/424aGRp