Here is the place to talk about all those equipment(Telescope, Mounts, Eyepieces, etc...) you have. Not sure which scope/eyepiece is best for you? Trash it out here!
Airconvent, your prices are already outdated... eg, new 410 head is now more than $300, all other Manfrotto prices have also increased recently.
Collin, with the 40mm 2" EP with 2 deg TFOV, you don't need a 50mm finder, as a Telrad or Rigel Quikfinder will do the job, and lessen the load. This works well for me.
I still think the 410 head is best. It can use interchangeable base plates for other scopes and cameras, quick release and most important of all...slo-mo control for higher power observation of planets.
Between the 410 and Astroslew, I will say the Astroslew (though heavier) is better, even at high magnification, though the 410 serves adequately enough for small scopes.
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
Weixing,
Yup mine is the Microstar Deluxe. Very easy to mount as it has the saddle plate and easy to adjust the balance. I think the normal microstar would be good enough.
eg, new 410 head is now more than $300, all other Manfrotto prices have also increased recently.
