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.