I have a Orion Spaceprobe 130ST. It is 24" long and weighs 6.9lbs according to Orion. I do not know if this includes the rings. I like the scope - nice bright parabolic mirror. I do not like the EQ2 that came with it. Not because of the usual vibration complaints - doesn't bother me. I just don't enjoy observing when I am constantly fighting to understand and control an equatorial mount.

What are my alt-az alternatives? Low cost very important. Very light weight also important. I would like a mount that can be pointed at zenith.

I really don't know what is out there. The AZ4 looks like it might fit my requirements. Also thinking about the Ioptron Cube. As I mentioned the vibration I have learned to live with in a cheap mount and I figure if the GoTo works half the time is more than I have now. Other options?