Yes, it comes complete with Go-to, which is the 'finding' system, and it's driven on both axes. I have the EQ3-2 which is a very similar looking head on a different tripod. With the one you've referenced you can remove bits of it to cut down weight and size for travelling. To get the optimum out of it use it fully complete. You do of course have to align it (to tell it where it's pointing) before it'll find anything for you. The more accurately you do that the more accurately it'll find for you. It'll take a bigger payload than mine and will be fine for a DSLR plus long lens (I use the Sigma 150-600C), and should be good for a small scope with DSLR attached. I have a dovetail bar with a recessed underside and centre slot that accommodates allen headed screws to clamp directly to either the camera's tripod bush or lens foot depending which kit I'm using. If I could remember where I got it I'd tell you but I've forgotten. It was one of the astronomy gear shops. I wouldn't mount via a ball head. You need everything absolutely rigid. You do know that unless you're using a reasonable sized sized scope M81 isn't the best target? Apologies if that was just the first example that popped into your head. With the above lens on a crop sensor Canon I get the whole of M31 in the frame.