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Hi folks,
I may be in the market for a 14" SCT in the next few months. I have been struggling to find a mount capable of using my Z12 for photos, and the price tag for something capable of handling an OTA of this size in a newtonian is simply staggering me.

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If you don't like struggling with periodic error, I'd advise against either. The C14 is a fine OTA, but if you are dead serious about imaging at long focal lengths, especially in a portable setup, you'll want a Titan, minimum. The CGE mount is workable, but may not meet your standards for steadiness. Especially on less than calm nights.

The Meade (if it were available) is worse. Last one I've used needed Pempro before it could reliably be _autoguided_ even with a focal reducer.

I'd suggest thinking good mount + C11 or Meade 10 or even a C8. Unless you really want to go after smaller objects, all 14-inches gets is smaller fields and more problems with guiding. Visually, of course, they are great.

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Uncle Rod

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Choosing and Using the New CATs--coming soon!

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