I am building a new observatory. I will have an sct ( 8-11") and a 4.5" refractor to be placed on the mount.? I'll likely reduce the sct's ( .7x) . While I stated in my heading it's remote, I'm likely to be at the site when I use the equipment.? I would prefer to automate a night's imaging sequence. as if I was remote.? I'm guessing the weight of the equipment will be in the range of 40 - 60 lbs.? The questions I have are as follows;
1.? Is the G11 series with Gemini up to the automated task?
2.? Should I really be looking at the G11T vs. G11G? because of the imaging equipment?
3.? Does the G11G with the spring-loaded Ra and DEC perform better than the G11T if you stay within its weight limits?
4.? If I purchase the G11G, the RA extension should be included.
5. What else should I be considering?
I would appreciate any advice from the group.
Thanks,
Jim
