I wanted to start off with a mount that was small and portable and could function as an AltAZ or GEM.    I  ended up getting a iOptron Cube Pro and a used StarFi module.  It should be here soon.
The INDI project got me excited about backyard astronomy again.   Do any of you have experience with the iOptron CubePro ?   I figured at first I am going to use it as is to view Jupiter and Saturn.  With the simple tripod I stuck with the 20mm eyepiece.  With a sky tracking mount I'll use a 3x Barlow and 7mm eyepiece.  Can't wait.  

I plan on adding an Orion Apex 102mm telescope to the collection.  It looks like it's light enough for the mount.

 

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