SOLD FS : EQ6, Sydney

[sejanus]

The eq6 in this picture ;

http://www.gavincato.com/tmp/vixened80.jpg

perfect condition, version 3.1 controller. Comes with 3 counterweights & a 18 amp hour battery.

Preferably pickup - I can send interstate but i imagine it would be pretty pricey given the weight. approx 4-5 months old.

$1400

pm or call 0434 512 561. cheers

[iceman]

Bargain!
I'd love a pretty white one with a V3 hand controller.

[ving]

swap ya for my heq5 with ver 2.05... just kidding. best of luck. should sell at that price :)

[Zuts]

Hi,

Is this mount Skywatcher EQ6 Skyscan GO-TO. Also i am a bit of a newbie so if it is what is the method of setting it up for a nights viewing; and would it take a BINTEL 12 inch Dob?

Phew, sorry for the long question

[sejanus]

hi zuts. yes it is the Skywatcher EQ6 Skyscan GO-TO. I'd be happy to show you how to use it when picking it up.

I don't have a dob on it at the moment, but I know iceman here has a 12" dob on his.

[netwolf]

Zuts, Mike (iceman) has done exactly that, mounted a 12" on the EQ6.

Regards

[Zuts]

I am very tempted, but i probably need to go to Bintel tomorrow (Glebe) to ask things like.

(1) Height of eyepiece at various angles.
(2) Stability for a big DOB.
(3) Setup, size of goto database, can it be upgraded.
(4) How long can you take a photo for.
(5) Does it have PEC, PPEC.
(6) How awkward does the viewing angle get for a dob.
(7) What can go wrong and how much to fix.
and probably heaps more.

But since i was thinking of getting an argo navis, and since i assume you can select an object name and go to it?

Then this sounds good.

Dont know if you can help with the questions. If you pm me i could give you a landline number.

Thanks Paul

[sejanus]

something i didn't mention is that it is still under warranty.

paul all your questions can be found by googling, or searching this site.

[iceman]

While I have a 12" newt on mine, it's not something I'd recommend for general visual observing. I use mine for planetary imaging.

A 10" newt is perfect for the EQ6, and I'd recommend putting one of those on it. It's lighter, shorter and will be easier to view through.

[g__day]

If I weren't saying for a bigger mount I'd snap this up in a heart beat - great deal lads!

[acropolite]

PM Sent.

[alandee]

So have you sold it yet ? & if not, is the tripod included ?

[sejanus]

yes it's sold, thanks