Big Boys Toys!

[AlexN]

Had to post a pic.... :D


A quick question for anyone with an EQ6 Pro... Did it come with a power supply other than the cable with a cigarette lighter plug?

If not, whats the best option for powering it?? where it sits there, its balanced and as far as polar alignment goes, its at the right angle... but no power means no playing :(

[renormalised]

I don't own one, but I would imagine it'll run off a 12V supply you can get at any electronics store. Just make sure it's the right amperage.

Just checked on the Skywatcher site....needs a 2A power supply. Any 12V, 2A brick type supply will do. And a long extension cord!!!

[AlexN]

yeah I got about 100m worth of extention cords.. shouldnt be a problem there...

Im going to head down to Supercheap Auto tomorrow morning and see what they have.. Failing that, Jaycar/Dick-Smiths.

[Matty P]

Nice setup you have there Alex. :thumbsup:

All I can say is that EQ6 mounts are beasts! :eyepop:

[AlexN]

Thanks Matty... and OMG Isnt it a tank! :D

So much bigger and heavier than I expected (lucky im a construction worker.. not afraid of lifting things!...

The Tube rings for the 8" Newt are in the mail... due any day now.. Then comes (hopefully) my best Jupiter image!! :D **wishful thinking...

There has been a THICK layer of clouds covering the sky, horizon to horizon since I got home from work. :) gotta love it...

[Dennis]

Hey Alex

Looks a real beaut! Make sure you get a Regulated mains adapter and check whether the tip is +ve or –ve to avoid any polarity problems.

Cheers

Dennis

[renormalised]

Forgot about that!!!!...the Skywatcher site says the tip has to be +ve.

[jjjnettie]

I bought one of these and it works fine.
http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/power-station-air-compressor-portable-rechargeable/
Then you can have power anywhere.

[billche]

make sure to check the capacity of the battery as you may want to power your camera, computer, dew heater blah blah blah at the end.