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Steve
I just checked out the specs on the eq5 and it’s max payload is 10kg ( therefore in theory Astrophotography max payload should be about 60% of that which is 6kg )
You certainly throw that theory out the door , your 8” f5 would weigh around 9.5kg + DSLR 0.5kg + guide scope and camera 1.0kg + dove tail bar etc.. 0.5kg
Total around 11.5kg ( in theory your overweight on that mount , incredible!!! )
Your guiding error is really good for that payload at around 0.90 to 1.20
I noted your counterweights are not together , they are spread apart , once again you defy physics. In theory your moment of enertia should be terrible , in practice the counterweights should be together and as close as possible to the mount when balanced
What’s your secret ??
I regard to a new mount , can I recommend the EQ6-R mount, I have two of them , one in Sydney and one down the south coast , they track and guide beautifully, max AP payload around 15kg , best all round 20kg class mount for the money ($2,500 )
In regard to Startools, I’m happy to send you info on DSS settings for Startools plus a demo work flow ( there are plenty of tutorials on the Startools site to help you navigate through the software ) Don’t be phased by Startools, is does get easier after a few sessions but there’s no limit to what it can do , I’m still finding great features after 3 years and 3 version upgrades
Cheers
Martin
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