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Originally Posted by DamienB
Hey
The scope i have is: Skywatcher ED80. I have the Adaptors and it came with an extension. 3" i think they call it but its a bit less, and helps with focus. 
Camera: Nikon D750
Yes, the guide cam is my next purchase. Just spreading costs a bit as i've recently laid chevron flooring and renovated a room, french doors drying atm. (I have more than one hobby and nothing is a simple hobby!)
Good to know on the 60 seconds. Im pushing it tonight with 1m 10/20 and ive noticed every 3rd-4th shot has egged stars and i wonder if it's to do with the mount moving at that point etc.
My guide stars are Acrux and Miaplacidus as you suggested.
I'd like to move on to other things too. A Pinwheel Galaxy would be nice.
Two questions:
1. Is the mechanics of these mounts known to have slipping issues? It often sounds like it slips/whirs when it moves.
2. Is there an upgrade kit to make them run smoother?
My next step is to cable USB sockets to outside next to the power point so I can run the system from the PC under my TV.
Thanks for the help so far. At least there's headway.
Damien |
These mounts have mesh gears and worm drives and will always have a grinding sound when it slews to an object. Once your locked on to an object and start tracking it should be fairly
Im pretty sure there is no belt upgrade kit for this mount to make it smoother , quieter and run more precise with less backlash ,only it’s bigger brother the HEQ5. You still need to autoguide with any mount above the 60 sec exposure time
I would have steered you towards buying the HEQ5 as a first mount , they are the most popular mounts for beginners plus has a slightly higher payload rating than your EQ35
EQ35 payload is 10kg
HEQ5 payload is 13kg
Martin