I currently have an EQ5 mount and we are in the final stages of completing an extension to the rear of the house. The new room has a large cupboard/wardrobe which has been made deep enough that the tripod will just sit straight in. When the room is finished, we will be fitting it out with shelves etc to hold everything. I want to leave enough room that an EQ6 mount will be able to sit in under the shelf that will hold the tube, I would hate to make it fit a 5 and if some day I upgrade find that the 6 it too tall by a couple of mm
So can someone with a tape measure let me know how tall it is with the head assembly attached and all three legs at their lowest extension? I think it will only be a few inches taller...
I have attached a shot from a week ago (the walls are now done) and you can just see the cupboard at the back of the room. When it is finished I just have to walk out the back door and set up. The impact on lost sky is fairly minimal (I hope) as it does not protrude above the existing roof line and it will block the lights from the neighbours back room.