which mount

hobbit · #1 15-03-2021, 12:50 PM

Hey everyone.
I had a celestron AVX mount which never worked properly and has now stopped completely.

Was planning on replacing it with either a HEQ5 or a EQ6-R

I have a saxon Ed120 and a celestron C8 along with a orion 50mm guide scope, cameras and filter wheel.

Would the HEQ5 be able to handle this or should i go with the EQ6?

Thanks.

Merlin66 (Ken) · #2 15-03-2021, 12:59 PM

I used a Meade 8" SCT (which is heavier than the Celestron) on the HEQ5 pro for a while. It worked very well, no issues.

hobbit · #3 15-03-2021, 01:20 PM

Thanks Ken,
My wallet was hoping for that response.

Robert_T · #4 20-03-2021, 11:31 AM

are you talking visual or astrophotography? Visual you would be fine. for AP I think HEQ5 a struggle and probably moreso for the saxon 120ed which would be longer and present more vibration/dampening issues.

hobbit · #5 21-03-2021, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_T

are you talking visual or astrophotography? Visual you would be fine. for AP I think HEQ5 a struggle and probably moreso for the saxon 120ed which would be longer and present more vibration/dampening issues.

Photography

Merlin66 (Ken) · #6 21-03-2021, 12:24 PM

I think Robert makes a good point. The larger (longer) refractor could be an issue. OK with the C8......

alexfine (Alex) · #7 21-03-2021, 10:15 PM

Startrek (Martin) · #8 22-03-2021, 07:48 AM

In Astrophotography the mount is everything !!!
Definitely the EQ6-R for your scope
I’ve have 2 x EQ6-R’s at two different sites for over 2 years and they are proven performers across the globe in the 20kg class
Recommended max AP payload rating is 15kg
My rigs are 9kg and 15kg respectively
Cheers
Martin