xthestreams
18-12-2020, 03:11 PM
$6000 including 3x 10kg counterweights and WiSky module.
Purchased earlier this year, but have since acquired another Paramount.
Sturdy and accurate mount, MUCH quieter than the EQ6-R when slewing (if you're worried about waking the neighbours) and its large Az and Alt handles make it a pleasure to PA, setup and use (I regularly get within a few arc seconds of being PA'd.
It really is hard to describe the jump from EQ6 to this, and compared to my Paramounts ME and MX, it's a really portable package.
Performance wise, I've used it for 2400+mm focal length work and gotten <0.8 arc secs tracking without much hassle.
If you are looking for the original SkyWatcher pier, they're $1200, unused.
I have the original packaging in deep storage, so it might take a while to get to it over the break but it is available.
Note: because I can't abide 12V car power adapters I have modified the original power cable to use Anderson power pole connectors, there are 2x cables included - it also includes a 12V auto to PowerPole adapter.
More pictures available if required, but if you've seen one you've seen them all.
Purchased earlier this year, but have since acquired another Paramount.
Sturdy and accurate mount, MUCH quieter than the EQ6-R when slewing (if you're worried about waking the neighbours) and its large Az and Alt handles make it a pleasure to PA, setup and use (I regularly get within a few arc seconds of being PA'd.
It really is hard to describe the jump from EQ6 to this, and compared to my Paramounts ME and MX, it's a really portable package.
Performance wise, I've used it for 2400+mm focal length work and gotten <0.8 arc secs tracking without much hassle.
If you are looking for the original SkyWatcher pier, they're $1200, unused.
I have the original packaging in deep storage, so it might take a while to get to it over the break but it is available.
Note: because I can't abide 12V car power adapters I have modified the original power cable to use Anderson power pole connectors, there are 2x cables included - it also includes a 12V auto to PowerPole adapter.
More pictures available if required, but if you've seen one you've seen them all.