Orion Starshoot Solitaire

[DJDD]

Hi all,

has anyone seen any pre-release reviews of this, the Orion Starshoot Solitaire?

http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=12737&kw=starshoot%20solitaire


I do not think many IIS'ers use Atlas or Sirius mounts. I wonder if someone will sell a 3rd-party product that will interface between the SkyWatcher mounts and the Starshoot Solitaire. Cost is roughly US$600, which is a little bit more than a new eeePC.



cheers,
DJDD

[Zaps]

Orion Atlas = SW EQ6
Orion Sirius = SW HEQ5

I'd have thought there must be a few of those spread amongst IIS members.

[DJDD]

oh, ok.
so, the commands from the Solitaire will drive the SkyWatcher mounts, as well.

thanks.
DJDD

[h0ughy]

myastroshop has the non branded version of this whicj is the LVI Autoguider - just purchased this myself. way cheaper than the orion price and will work with the eq6 and heqpro 5 mounts

[DJDD]

thanks.
just did some reading on the net and saw that it was the LVI Autoguider.

what do you think of it?

just saw these threads:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=43597&highlight=LVI+Autoguider
and
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=43796&highlight=LVI+Autoguider

cheers,
DJDD

[Zaps]

Yes, a user's review of the LVI would certainly be nice!

[brightstar]

The Orion Sirius and Atlas mounts are exactly the same as the Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro and EQ6 Pro mounts just a different brand and colour.:screwy:

[DJDD]

thanks, brightstar