New SkyWatcher Mount AZ-EQ6-GT

[miki63au]

Hi guys,
I can tell you the mount is very nice. Feels solid, looks good and the go-to is very very quiet.
I think the best visual scope for this is a 10" GSO f4 Newt with Parracorr
.... very comfortable sitting position for observing even with a bino-viewer.
Put a short APO in the front of the Newt to shift the balance to the front a bit. This will put the eyepiece close to the axis

Disclaimer: I am selling the first unit just after I received it from Steve/Astroshop... long story - I unexpectedly bought a member's C14 package.... all happened in two weeks etc. and now have too much gear and no cash

Mick

[FlashDrive (Poppy)]

Couple of impressive pic's of the Sky Watcher Mount.
Credit to the originator of these pic's.

Flash ..!!

[Fox]

In case you haven't seen it, there's also nice brief initial review (with pictures) of this mount at Stargazerslounge:

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/16...irst-thoughts/

[OICURMT]

Originally Posted by Stardrifter_WA

I was impressed with this mount and will be getting one from BTOW in the new year, just have to get through xmas first.

Cheers Peter

What's Keith selling these for (as in price, not reason...) ?

<EDIT: Never mind, found it on his website... A$2k>

[desanctb]

I received the AZEQ6 several days ago and can confirm it's a winner! Having owned the previous eq6pro I welcome the changes like encoders, higher capacity, and better design. I also have tried it with EQMOD, and it works perfectly without any special cables. All that's needed is a USB to Serial adapter. As well, I had no trouble connecting with SkySafari and controlling it with my IPAD2. This mount rocks!
Burt, Calgary, Canada (presently -22C)

[OICURMT]

Bought Mick's the day before Xmas... I noticed that Keith (btwo.com.au) still have 3 left @ $1999.00.

[adamcullen (Adam)]

I bought one today, its on its way to the East Coast .