Re: [Utah-astronomy] Solar set-up

Thanks Joe. The message here is that a lot of folks don't need a Milapse, Teletrack, or other GoTo mount for visual solar observing- a simple equatorial poses no difficulties for daytime use without precise polar alignment. They can get a small driven equatorial for about the same or less money, and avoid the setup perambulations. Be observing while the GoTo guy is still futzing. And the equatorial has imaging possibilities that a straight alt-az doesn't offer. Die-hard nerds and geeks won't be dissuaded. If you actually like playing with buttons and displays, stick with the GoTo. That said, I own both. They both have their strong points and weaknesses. On 7/24/11, Joe Bauman <josephmbauman@yahoo.com> wrote:

Neat, Chuck!