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okay, so, the other night, while I did get some stunning shots, none of them were of what I wanted to be shooting, which is the sky. this frame is the best I got that night. I know I can do better, but I'm sick of having the limitations I have with this cheap mount/drive/scope. I've basically chewed through this scope (somewhat literally), and I've learned what it could teach me.

 

I've been looking for something more robust that's still in my budget, and I'd like some input.

 

what I've zero'd in on so far is a vixen vmc-110, and a celestron cg-4. these two together fit into my budget, and give me something that, I think, tracks reasonably well, and will let me mount my camera. also, it seems to all facilitate the process (i.e. no fumbling around in the dark... well, not so much anyway).

 

other things I'd appreciate input on:

-is the cg-5 mount worth the extra $400?

-is the celestron omni xlt 127, with the cg4, for the same price, a better idea?

-would I be better off with a refractor of some flavor?

 

thanks.

 

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