New SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5GT

[coldknights]

New product out !look at link below for the new AZ-EQ5GT

http://www.skywatcher.com

[Fox]

Thank you Cathy. I suspected SW we're going to do something like this, a lighter version of the azeq6, so I'm glad I've held off upgrading my mount thus far... Looks very interesting! Fox!

[Steffen]

That pier tripod looks interesting, too!

http://stargazerslounge.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=133642

Cheers
Steffen.

[LewisM]

Watching this one with interest! Any idea of when it is available? Definitely WITH the mini-pier tripod. I'll put my name on one with myastroshop. :)

Guessing it'll be around the $1500 to $1600 mark, judging by the price difference between NEQ6 and AZ-EQ6. I also hope it is belt driven like it's big brother too.

[Chris85]

Looks like it, Lewis. See in the link posted by Steffan

[Steffen]

A Skywatcher rep on CN also said it will have dual encoders and slip clutches like its bigger brother.

Cheers
Steffen.

[SteveInNZ]

At last a decent tripod that will fit in a suitcase. I wonder if they'll make that available on its own.

Steve.

[casstony]

Comes in green and red too?
http://www.green-witch.com/skywatcher-az-eq5-gt-2737-p.asp#

[Dave47tuc]

Mite just be the mount for my new refractor ;)

[coldknights]

Hope they are out for Xmas :D

[Dave47tuc]

Any more news on this mount :question:

[SkyWatcherMike]

Hi Guys,

The AZ-EQ5GT should be in Australia before Christmas.
EDIT:
Sorry, incorrect eta.
The AZ-EQ5GT will not be available until around March 2015.

The pier tripod will be an option, and should also become an option for other SkyWatcher EQ mounts.
http://goo.gl/ua0WWu

[AndrewJ]

Looks nice, but,
Methinks they need to proof read their flyers :D
( bottom right )

Andrew

[Dave47tuc]

Really that long :( but thanks for the update :thanx:

[Dave47tuc]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LUMBhHlk_zI

Be better in white:question:

Looking forward to this mount.

[Wavytone]

Looked interesting at first but from the video the worm wheels are rather small. I'd be skeptical about the payload it can usefully take.