Thread: [SOLD] EQ5 GOTO Equatorial mount
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Old 25-11-2018, 02:32 PM
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Thumbs up EQ5 GOTO Equatorial mount

After many years of faithful operation I have finally upgraded my Equatorial mount. As a result my EQ5 GOTO Equatorial mount is now up for grabs

The EQ5 GOTO mount is a very capable Equatorial mount and I've been able to get over 3min subs unguided w/ my 900mm focal length doublet refractor! The key to good tracking is to keep everything light.

Pointing accuracy is alright (I adjusted out most of the backlash) On a good night I can get objects centered with relatively high magnification. I mostly use platesolving to center objects now so I tend to forget about pointing accuracy.

The Synscan hand controller is the new style and I have updated the firmware recently (should be latest)

Mount specs:
Payload: 10kg
Tripod Height: 71-123cm
Tripod Weight: 15kg
Pointing Accuracy: up to 5 arc. min.
Slewing Speed: up to 3.4°/sec (800X)

What's included:
  • Stainless steel tripod
  • EQ5 GOTO Mount
  • 2 x 5.1kg Counterweights (the plastic knob came off on one of the counterweights)
  • Synscan hand controller
  • All the cables and misc parts (the stuff you'd get if you bought it new)
  • Bonus I'll also through in a USB hub I made up that also acts as an EQDir cable (lets you control mount from PC/Mac)

The current price listed on Skywatcher Australia is $1,399.00 AUD

I'm offering mine for $500 AUD

Pickup prefered, postage at buyers expense (I only have a box for the tripod left so everything else would need to be repackaged)

If you're just starting out (and local) I can show you how to setup the mount / get everything working etc...

Cheers,
Jameson
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Last edited by OuterObsession; 25-11-2018 at 09:40 PM.