EQ Mount - CEM40/AM5/etc

[furyz]

Chasing an EQ mount as a replacement for my EQ6-R Pro, something similar to a iOptron CEM40 or ZWO AM5.

Needs to be relatively lightweight for easier transport, anything lighter than a EQ6-R would be nice.

I only really need it to have enough payload support for my Celestron C8 (~8kg) or my Redcat 71, but if its got some extra headroom for potential SCT upgrades in the future, that would be great.

[the_blacke]

There's a CEM60 for sale on here that would be worth considering if it isn't too heavy. I've just moved from an EQ6R-Pro to a CEM70 and I'm pretty impressed. CEM70 came with a nice aluminium case for the mount too

[furyz]

The 60 is 5kg lighter than the EQ6R, so it's a good potential option. I'm seeing if any 40s might be floating about as well as they are even lighter. I have already messaged the owner of the 60EC.

[the_blacke]

Awesome stuff!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/688353861625420 is an iOptron users group - I've only just joined so don't know much about it, though the guys from Sidereal Trading in Melbourne (where I bought my 70) are in it... anyway that might be another place to ask if anyone is looking to part with a 40.

Good luck, hope you find something that suits you!

[furyz]

Just joined the group today. Will see what I can find.

[furyz]

Looks like I'm going to put in a pin in this for now. I may need to look at CEM60/CEM70s instead with my recent C11 purchase.