In my experience I would have fork mount any day over a GEM. The problem with cameras and ancillary equipment fouling the mount in the fork design is not a problem for Newtonian or Nasmyth designs or indeed prime focus SC’s like the Celestron RASA . Meridian flips in a GEM are amongst the most common irritations I have with my SC on a GEM. Image attached of my last large Newtonian, oh how I miss it!
British Astronomical Association
Supporting amateur astronomers since 1890
