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drive for celestron astromaster 70eq
Hi,
I recently bought my first proper scope, an astromaster 70eq. I decided that if astronomy is something I enjoy, I'd like to know how to align an eq mount.
I've got it pretty close a lot of times, but I think if I get a drive for my scope it might help. Not having to continually turn the ra knob to look at saturn in all its glory would be fantastic.
On bintel's site, I see "SkyWatcher EQ-1 RA Drive" and "SkyWatcher EQ-2 RA Drive". Does anyone know if either will fit my scope?
It's on a "CG-2 Equatorial" mount. The pictures make them look compatible but I just wanted to check if anyone knows for sure.
Also, any suggestions on accessories I should get? I have a 2x barlow, a 6.5mm and 15mm eyepiece (plus the 10mm/20mm that came with the scope). I find the 6.5mm and the 10mm to have very small holes, making it hard to see. Also 6.5 mm is approaching the limit of magnification I can get away with on my 70mm x 900mm refractor.
Are illuminated eyepieces (for eq alignment) worth it? Should I get a higher quality eyepiece such as a meade hd-60? If so, should I get a higher magnification one (such as 6.5mm) or a 12mm and use with my barlow? I am located in brisbane and mostly observe from my balcony (so planets are my main target so far).
cheers,
Nick
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