EQ6 Pro now $1499

[Matty P]

I was just browsing Andrews Communication website and almost fell off my chair. :lol:

The EQ6 Pro is now at $1499! :scared: http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm

Great news if you are currently looking an EQ mount like me.

[leinad]

:scared: woohoo thanks Matty. Ive had my eye on purchasing an EQ6 but have been waiting to save a few more dollars. ~$500 saving!

Can others advise if this is the same as the black SW EQ6 Pro ?
Also what do I need to mount my SW 8" Dob tube ?
And any other materials needed ?

Thx

I think I'll be calling and placing my order this Monday. :)

[Matty P]

You're welcome,

It is a huge saving and I am thinking about placing an order myself. :)

There is no black EQ6 pro only white. I believe that the EQ6 pro (white) has better tracking accuracy compared to the previous version (black).

Please correct me if I am wrong.

:thumbsup:

[White Rabbit]

Yip, that would be right, I just bought an eq 5 for a grand but 1500 would have been in my budget lol.

Figures

[AlexN]

leinad - You're in the same boat as me.. I have a sw 8" dob and am buying a EQ6 pro for it, You'll need some 8" tube rings, thats about it... maybe some extra counter-weights.

I was going to buy a HEQ5pro but at those prices, the EQ6 is a much better option considering the weight of my finderscope, barlow, dslr etc etc. And at $1499... why the hell not!

Alex.

[leinad]

Can you provide some links Alex where I can get the dovetail bar, rings etc..

[Matty P]

Hi Leinad,

Have a look here,

Tube rings
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/products/details.asp?id=MAS-035


Dovetail bar
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/products/details.asp?id=MAS-148b

[Matty P]

If anyone is interested in a HEQ5 pro have a look at the Used and Surplus Stock page.

There is a used HEQ5 Pro for only $799.

[iceman]

What a price for the EQ6.. things are getting cheaper these days. Great to see.

[leinad]

Thanks Matty, first thing tomorrow morning I'll be on the phone to Andrews and AstroShop!
:thumbsup:

[leinad]

What major difference is their between the mount dovetail plate provided and the dovetail plate at Astro Shop ?

[danielsun]

WHOOO HOOO!!! Perfect timing. It was only the other day I was checking the prices but now is a good time to upgrade!!:thumbsup:

Thanks Matty :thumbsup:

[iceman]

Are you gonna put your 10" on it Daniel? or the ED80?

[miki63au]

Is there a chance that Synta have a new version coming out?

Mick

[danielsun]

Hi mike,
I will probably be putting my 8" x1000 skywatcher newt with the ED80 or the 70mm refractor as a guide scope.
But I will definately give the 10" a go with the guide scope and see how it handles it.

[danielsun]

who knows? maybe so Mick.

[Matty P]

Sounds plausible Mick,

I believe Synta is bringing out a new black diamond series. :shrug:

[h0ughy]

man that is cheap. pity i just bought the heq5pro

[timelord]

Good to see our stronger Aussie dollar has finally filtered through to us ---took some time though!

[westsiderailway]

Talking about a New Series....

http://www.khanscope.com/productdetails.cfm?productID=1707

All good news For us.;):whistle:

[g__day]

What an amazing price! I remember only a few months ago many retailers sold this for $2,300.

Put simply - wow!

[TrevorW]

Does this mount and/or the black HEQ6 have an autoguider port. I have a preference for the black mount as its more austere, does the goto option really make the mount any better.

:shrug:

[AlexN]

my only question at this stage.... I want to hang the following off this mount.. is it possible?

8" newt + guidescope (80~90mm refractor) + DSLR (either piggybacked for wide field or attached to one of the scopes)

[iceman]

Hi Trevor.

The EQ6 (any model) and the HEQ5 do have auto-guide ports.
The EQ6 Pro is the same as the EQ6, just a new colour and a newer hand controller (I think).

The goto really is an excellent add-on. You only need the auto-guide ports for long-exposure guided astrophotography.



Yes, it will handle that fine.
I have my 12" newt (25kg OTA + 25kg counterweights) on my older EQ6.

[DJDD]

Bintel has also reduced their price for the Skywatcher EQ6 Skyscan GO-TO to $1495. Is this the same as the Andrew's offer?


our Aussie dollar at work. :D

[leinad]

Order placed with Bintel! Woohoo. :thumbsup:

Thanks DJDD for spotting Bintels price!
I prefered to use Bintel, as they have provided great service when I dealt with them before.

Now... just gotta wait patiently for the mount/gear to arrive. :D :whistle:

[dugnsuz]

Strange they're calling the mount a HEQ5 - it's looks like a white version of the Synscan EQ5 I have.

[Zuts]

Hi,

I have an EQ6, obviously it's not up to Losmandy in class, but for under 1500 bucks and with guiding its a rock solid proven performer :)

Paul

[wavelandscott]

I believe the Bintel price is at the moment is actually cheaper...

[leinad]

There's no new mount. Wholesale price has dropped, thats all.

[Matty P]

Are Bintel offering free postage and a 5 year warranty?

[leinad]

40kg Freight to Perth for free? lol, no.
Warranty, unsure. I would assume a manufacturer warranty applies though.
I was in a rush and forgot to ask. But for a $500 saving with good service; couldn't be happier. :)