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Originally Posted by TrevorW
Does this mount and/or the black HEQ6 have an autoguider port. I have a preference for the black mount as its more austere, does the goto option really make the mount any better.
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Hi Trevor.
The EQ6 (any model) and the HEQ5 do have auto-guide ports.
The EQ6 Pro is the same as the EQ6, just a new colour and a newer hand controller (I think).
The goto really is an excellent add-on. You only need the auto-guide ports for long-exposure guided astrophotography.
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Originally Posted by AlexN
my only question at this stage.... I want to hang the following off this mount.. is it possible?
8" newt + guidescope (80~90mm refractor) + DSLR (either piggybacked for wide field or attached to one of the scopes)
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Yes, it will handle that fine.
I have my 12" newt (25kg OTA + 25kg counterweights) on my older EQ6.