[bluescope]

I have an EQ6 Pro ( white ) mount, the polar scope is illuminated all the time you are powered up. From my setup position I can't use it anyway because of neighbours trees, one day maybe if I venture to a dark sky location. As regards awkward viewing positions with a Newt/Dob, I have a small step/stool for some positions and when the eyepiece is pointing low down to the ground, after a slew say to Saturn, I return the scope to park position and revolve tube to appropriate position relative to object to be observed and return to desired object. The mount is sturdy enough as to not lose alignment if I'm careful and I don't adopt any distorted postures for viewing. Bintel had a good special price on the mounts not long ago and I got mine in Perth from a dealer at same low price. I have updated software to v3.12 but I feel the software is the real disappointment with the mount if compared to Meade's Autostar controllers. However that can be overcome by running the mount via your PC with superior packages i.e. Starry Nights, The Sky etc.