I haven’t been using the HEQ5 mount since I bought an EQ6 and later a CEM 70.
I’m not the first owner, but the mount has run flawlessly in the 3 years I’ve had it.
It has the rowan belt upgrade so it’s nice and quiet and comes with a power supply, 2 weights, power supply and a SynScan USB converter.
Works perfectly with a PC or ASIAir ( just choose EQMOD mount) - typically runs with 0.6-0.7 tracking error. On good nights when the telescope is balanced and well aligned, 0.3-0.4 is not uncommon.
This mount works well with small and mid sized telescopes. It’s been great with my 115 refractor as well as my 8 inch SCT.
I’ve included pictures of the mount and one I took last night - completely unmodified 5 minute sub using a 560mm refractor (ha filter, M42).
Also added 5 minute sub of rosette nebula I took tonight and a screen shot showing tracking error.
I’m in Torquay vic until 05/06, and in Brighton vic after that.
Asking $1000 ono.
Last edited by MarkInSpace; 05-01-2025 at 08:11 PM.
