NEQ6 Pro ?

[Helmann]

Hey all,

Am looking to buy another mount and was considering the NEQ6 Pro.
My question is, will it take a vixen dovetail as well as the larger one?
Also what weight will it hold as I am finding conflicting info?

Brett.

[CarlJoseph]

Hi Brett,

I just purchased a NEQ6 Pro from Andrews. The one I got had both a "D Losmandy" and a "Vixen" style saddle.

You basically just loosen the allen screws and replace that part of the mount with the version you want. It's quite easy but not something I would want to be doing during each night's viewing.

Cheers,
Af.

[asimov]

The NEQ6 is the same as the EQ6 mechanically, introduced specifically in conjunction with the SW 12" Newt as its companion.The NEQ6 has a Losmandy D style dovetail and also ships with 5x5.1 kg CW's which are needed to balance the 12". The standard EQ6 has the Vixen dovetail and only ships with 2 x 5.1 kg CW's.

[CarlJoseph]

Odd. I purchased the NEQ6 Pro which came with 2x5.1 kg counterweights. I purchased the "extended" version which also includes both the Vixen and Losmandy D style saddles.

[asimov]

Depends on who you purchase it from I guess..

http://myastroshop.com.au/products/details.asp?id=MAS-030J

[Helmann]

Thanx for the info people.
I have actually decided to go with the HEQ5 Pro now.
Just not sure if I should buy it straight away or wait a few months.
Apparently April is meant to be very rainy.