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So, what exactly is a “good telescope mount” to start astrophotography? Ah, yes, that’s a good question. Just think about it, you can buy the most expensive camera and telescope, but if you’re unable to compensate for the rotation of the earth and you’re unable to track the objects in the night sky, you’ll still end up with blurry pictures. However, when you ask people who have been in the hobby for a couple of years, they will advise you to “put your money where your mount is”. Lots of people think about buying expensive telescopes and cameras to start their astrophotography hobby. Seven tips to choose your first telescope mount for astrophotography If you are a bit like me and prefer figures and tables over text, you can check out this table to compare the mounts in this v/blog. In the first part of this blog, I’ll mention seven criteria to look out for when buying your first dedicated equatorial mount for astrophotography, and in the second part, I’ll compare eight mounts that are available on the AP market today based on the criteria mentioned in the first part. Both mounts are very promising as they are lightweight and include advanced features such as PPEC and built-in WiFi. I also want to make an honorable mention of iOptron who have introduced two new next-generation mounts – the GEM28 ( USA, EU) and the CEM26 ( USA, EU).
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Note that both the HEQ5 Pro and the Sirius EQ-G are made in the same Synta factory in China. They can support about 14 kg (33 lbs) of instrument capacity, which is sufficient to pair these mounts with a mid-sized refractor telescope, filter wheel, camera, and tracking gear. These three mounts have been on the market for several years, and include all the things you need to start your astrophotography hobby such as (1) a computerized (GoTo) option, (2) Autoguiding, (3) Periodic Error Control, (4) ASCOM, and (5) a USB connection. Do you have trouble deciding what telescope mount would be best suited to start your astrophotography hobby? Then you have come to the right v/blog! I’ll compare eight beginner telescope mounts in the $750-$1250 range on several criteria that I think are essential when taking your first steps into astrophotography.Īfter having reviewed eight mounts, I would recommend the Celestron Advanced VX ( USA, EU), the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro ( USA, EU), and the Orion Sirius EQ-G ( USA, EU) as excellent telescope mounts to start your astrophotography hobby in 2021.