[Didge (Gary)]

Sky-Watcher HE-Q5 GoTo Equatorial Mount

Purchased new : December 2019

Includes :-
- Rowan Belt Mod
- Skywatcher WiFi adapter
- Hand Controller + cable
- Stainless steel tripod and spreader
- Skywatcher 5kg counterweight x 1
- Original packaging for mount head
- EDGE Vixen Bar protector - this stops the clamping screws from damaging the vixen bar
- EDGE Vixen Bar mounting lock - this stops your OTA sliding off the mount before you tighten the clamping screws
- EDGE Counterweight locks x 2

The counterweight locks are really useful …
The counterweight bar is polished stainless steel, so the small locking screw in the counterweight isn't strong enough to stop the counterweight sliding down.
The 2 counterweight locks are tightened using an integrated M6 bolt - once tightened they will definitely not move.

This mount has worked extremely well, particularly since the Rowan Belt mod.
It is in ‘as new’ condition - has not had a great deal of use.

Original costs
- HEQ5....................$1,899
- Rowan belt mod.........$269 + $165 installation
- WiFi adapter................$88
Total........................$2,421

The only reason I'm selling is because I purchased a larger mount with a higher payload for a larger telescope - here on IceInSpace.

I didn’t keep the original packaging for the tripod unfortunately, so cannot ship easily.

Pickup preferred.

Location : Sydney north.

Selling the lot for $1,500.

A perfect companion for the :-
- Skywatcher 80ED Telescope and
- ASI071MC Pro camera
also for sale here on IceInSpace.

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