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I don't need a motor driven mount, might be nice, but I want real simplicity for the set up.
I want something for travel, yet tracking to share the view
Clear Skies,
-Jeff
Member; ASTRA-NJ
Orion 80ED
Celestron C5, 6SE, Celestar 8
Vixen Porta Mount ll
Coronado PST
A big box of Plossls
Little box of filters
I have bought both a Celestron SLT and GT goto mounts from eBay. Both work very well for their intended purpose -- a quick G&G setup. I plop the tripod on the ground give it a quick one-star align and away you go with a decent tracking mount that will more than handle the weight of your C90. Both mounts are rated at 8lbs of payload. If you already have a tripod then you only need the mount head itself. I got the GT for $50 and the SLT for $90. Also, don't forget to look on Craigslist. Most folks don't know what they have. You can see this with way-over priced and way-under priced Astro gear. If you are patient, the deals are out there.
I just took a look at eBay for you right now and a stand alone Celestron goto mount (GT or SLT) is not currently for sale (an LCM is but that won't handle your C90 well). I also looked on Craigslist around your area -- nothing. I check these sites 2 or 3 times a week to see what pops up.
Cheers,
JT
∞ Primary Scopes: #1: Celestron CPC1100 #2: 8" f/7.5 Dob #3: CR150HD f/8 6" frac ∞ AP Scopes: #1: TPO 6" f/9 RC #2: ES 102 f/7 APO #3: ES 80mm f/6 APO ∞ G&G Scopes: #1: Meade 102mm f/7.8 #2: Bresser 102mm f/4.5 ∞ Guide Scopes: 70 & 80mm fracs -- The El Cheapo Bros. ∞ Mounts: iOptron CEM70AG, SW EQ6R, Celestron AVX, SLT & GT (Alt-Az), Meade DS2000 ∞ Cameras: #1: ZWO ASI294MC Pro #2: 662MC #3: 120MC, Canon T3i, Orion SSAG, WYZE Cam3 ∞ Binos: 10X50,11X70,15X70, 25X100 ∞ AP Gear: ZWO EAF and mini EFW and the Optolong L-eXteme filter ∞ EPs: ES 2": 21mm 100° & 30mm 82° Pentax XW: 7, 10, 14, & 20mm 70°
Searching the skies since 1966. "I never met a scope I didn't want to keep."
I like my SW AzGti but it is more expensive option. I was looking specifically for the mount I can control with my phone from SkySafari app, and it does it nicely. Here is 127mm Mak riding on it.