Orion AZ/EQ-G for sale

[GOTO]

Hi all,
I'm continuing to clean out the clutter and rationalise. So, I am selling my upgraded Orion AZ/EQ-G. It has been upgraded to replace the RJ connector to a USB that runs so much faster. Worked a treat with the ASIAIR.
Mount, tripod, two weights, weight bar extension, hand controller and Polemaster (Ihasve never used the Polemaster as I love SharpCap Pro and more recently the ASIAIR PRO).

FULL DISCLOSURE: I've never really liked this mount and have not had the success I had with my favourite NEQ6-Pro.Not sure if it is me or the mount.

Happy to deliver with 100km of Sydney. Realistically priced at $1800.
Regards
Geoff
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[Rob-Minchinbury]

Hi Geoff, I might be interested.

Approximately what age is this?

And the hand controller, is it USB-B, mini USB or ?

You say you've never been that happy, is that due to noise, initial alignment, or errors in tracking?

Cheers,
Rob

[GOTO]

The mount was one of the first Orion Atlas AZEQ-Gs to the country from BINTEL, so about 7 years as far as I recall. As for the hand controller it is the RJ connector. The port should be visible in the Skywatcher plate near the USB port.

Why don't I like it? Here are two graphs of PHD2 guiding, one for the NEQ6-Pro and one for the Orion. I've never been able to get the guiding as smooth with this one, I do not know why. If you look it doesn't even show the error averaged in seconds of arc, just pixels. Alignment is great as is goto.

I used it for this image of Eta recently using the ASIAIR Pro and was extremely happy.
Geoff

[Rob-Minchinbury]

Thanks Geoff.

I am interested but not ready for payment or delivery until on/after 5 March.

Don't hold sale if you have another interested person.

If you haven't sold before then I'll take it thanks.

[GOTO]

Hi Rob,
No worries. I'll leave it here and speak when/if you're interested. It will give me some time to check the PHD a little more too.
Regards
Geoff

[Rob-Minchinbury]

Sorry Geoff, after careful consideration I have decided it's more than I'm willing to spend right now, for features I will never use, with a payload I won't be able to afford for another couple of years.

My current mount is good enough for now, I will be focusing on a more suitable camera which is my major limitation at the moment.

[GOTO]

I understand. All the best
Geoff

[hrcoleman66]

Hi Geoff,

Is this still kicking around?

Cheers,

Hugh

[luke.vadekar]

Hey mate, is this still available? I'd like to check it out.

[GOTO]

Hi all, I've ordered new dec encoders for this and will advise once fitted and tested. Geoff