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Originally Posted by Camelopardalis
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Ok Dunk, I have a few for you. I have disassembled my old NEQ6 pier cage and installed the CGX on it's tripod in the observatory for preliminary testing. A few of my observations on the setup:
- It's heavy, but a bit easier to manage than the NEQ6 thanks to the two handles.
- The tripod is ok, the tops section is really good but the lower leg extensions seem like they could be made stronger. The graduations on the lower leg are useful for setup on level surfaces, or as a reference.
- Like most mounts the provided bubble level is useless, it did not agree at all with my caravan bubble x/y level.
- Adjustment of Alt and Az is a breeze compared to the NEQ6. Good elevation control.
- Love the screw on locking nut for the power cable, something less to worry about.
- I checked the play in both RA and DEC and there is no slop and move very smoothly.
- What I don't like - there are no setting circles on either axis. Perhaps this is just that I am used to them on the NEQ6, and used them alot. I like having a visual reference for home positon, and it is useful when balancing.
I have attached a few pics.
First light might be tonight, and I will start out with my 115mm refractor, and do a PA using Sharpcap, then star alignment with Nextstar. Probably won't do any serious imaging until I have the new top plate and adaptor for my pier, the observatory floor is strong and I can do some test images but I would need to stay out and run everything from the house via Teamviewer. Besides that tripod takes up alot of room.
Please so far.