OuterObsession
25-11-2018, 02:32 PM
After many years of faithful operation I have finally upgraded my Equatorial mount. As a result my EQ5 GOTO Equatorial mount is now up for grabs :)
The EQ5 GOTO mount is a very capable Equatorial mount and I've been able to get over 3min subs unguided w/ my 900mm focal length doublet refractor! The key to good tracking is to keep everything light.
Pointing accuracy is alright (I adjusted out most of the backlash) On a good night I can get objects centered with relatively high magnification. I mostly use platesolving to center objects now so I tend to forget about pointing accuracy.
The Synscan hand controller is the new style and I have updated the firmware recently (should be latest)
Mount specs:
Payload: 10kg
Tripod Height: 71-123cm
Tripod Weight: 15kg
Pointing Accuracy: up to 5 arc. min.
Slewing Speed: up to 3.4°/sec (800X)
What's included:
Stainless steel tripod
EQ5 GOTO Mount
2 x 5.1kg Counterweights (the plastic knob came off on one of the counterweights)
Synscan hand controller
All the cables and misc parts (the stuff you'd get if you bought it new)
Bonus I'll also through in a USB hub I made up that also acts as an EQDir cable (lets you control mount from PC/Mac)
The current price listed on Skywatcher Australia (https://skywatcheraustralia.com.au/product/eq5-pro-goto-mount-with-steel-tripod/) is $1,399.00 AUD
I'm offering mine for $500 AUD :eyepop:
Pickup prefered, postage at buyers expense (I only have a box for the tripod left so everything else would need to be repackaged)
If you're just starting out (and local) I can show you how to setup the mount / get everything working etc...
Cheers,
Jameson
The EQ5 GOTO mount is a very capable Equatorial mount and I've been able to get over 3min subs unguided w/ my 900mm focal length doublet refractor! The key to good tracking is to keep everything light.
Pointing accuracy is alright (I adjusted out most of the backlash) On a good night I can get objects centered with relatively high magnification. I mostly use platesolving to center objects now so I tend to forget about pointing accuracy.
The Synscan hand controller is the new style and I have updated the firmware recently (should be latest)
Mount specs:
Payload: 10kg
Tripod Height: 71-123cm
Tripod Weight: 15kg
Pointing Accuracy: up to 5 arc. min.
Slewing Speed: up to 3.4°/sec (800X)
What's included:
Stainless steel tripod
EQ5 GOTO Mount
2 x 5.1kg Counterweights (the plastic knob came off on one of the counterweights)
Synscan hand controller
All the cables and misc parts (the stuff you'd get if you bought it new)
Bonus I'll also through in a USB hub I made up that also acts as an EQDir cable (lets you control mount from PC/Mac)
The current price listed on Skywatcher Australia (https://skywatcheraustralia.com.au/product/eq5-pro-goto-mount-with-steel-tripod/) is $1,399.00 AUD
I'm offering mine for $500 AUD :eyepop:
Pickup prefered, postage at buyers expense (I only have a box for the tripod left so everything else would need to be repackaged)
If you're just starting out (and local) I can show you how to setup the mount / get everything working etc...
Cheers,
Jameson