Skywatcher EQ6 and Pier

[bkm2304]

Skywatcher EQ6 mount with GOTO on a steel pier. Ready for anything up to 14". Mount runs smooth and is in excellent condition.

A great setup for people getting serious about observing. Comes with 3 counterweights, handset and adjustable pier.

Asking $800.

Thanks for looking,

Richard

[Starcrazzy]

Hi. Does it have an auto guiding port?

[bkm2304]

Yes! I have driven my SBIG camera on it.

[Mark Axisa]

Hey mate Mark here
How old is the mount?

[bkm2304]

I'm not sure. I bought it from a fellow in Melbourne who is very knowledgable in the area of mount mechanics and kept it well maintained as have I. If I had to guess I would say maybe 7 years or so.

[Mark Axisa]

Ok cool was also wondering what syn scan hand controller it has ?? Version number ?
And did the goto come with it from the factory or was it added on?
Thanks and sorry to be a pest:thanx:

[bkm2304]

Synscan hand controller is Version 03.25

Regarding whether the goto came with the mount from the factory - I don't know. However it has been fitted with the interface module to run EQMOD (ASCOM) software so you can run your mount via planetarium software without having to rely on the hand paddle.

Richard

[Mark Axisa]

I'm only asking cause I'm serious but do you have any images taken with this mount?
Thanks mark

[Mark Axisa]

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[Meru]

Hey Mark,

I got a EQ6 and I'm pretty sure they always came with GOTO. GOTO is a function thats from the hand controller or computer (If you use EQMOD, which I've heard is the bee's knees), the mount itself just has to keep track of where it's pointing - which is already 'built-in' into the mount. Also the version on the handcontroller should be upgradable.

Can I just say that this is ridculously good price for a EQ6 + Pier! Hope you sell it soon Richard :)

[niko]

is boxing it for couriering to Melbourne out of the questions?

cheers

niko

[Schmerds]

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