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My experience with the EQ6-R pro mount …….
I’ve had 2 x EQ6-R mounts since 2019, one in Sydney and one on the South Coast NSW
Can’t fault them , they track and guide beautifully
Sydney payload 6” Newt fl 900mm about 9kg
South coast payload 8” Newt fl 1000mm 14kg
Guiding on stable nights around 0.50 to 0.60 total
Dec backlash around 900ms although I could spend more time and get it down lower but that’s more than acceptable
I’ve mini tuned both ( adjusted Ra and Dec worms and drive belts ) very easy to do takes 20 to 30 mins
I run EQMOD and Stellarium for Goto and tracking
For the money they are excellent value and just work ( like the older gear driven EQ6 but smoother and whisper quiet )
I progressed from an EQ5 in 2016 to HEQ5 to EQ6-R’s and now an EQ8-R pro
Hope the above is helpful
Cheers
Martin
PS: Personally I wouldn’t load them more than 15kg unless your in an Obs or on a pier
Last edited by Startrek; 28-01-2023 at 10:50 AM.
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