With baited breath....

[h0ughy (David)]

Yes I am currently waiting with bated breath for the phone call or email to say it’s on the way....the EQ8. Apparently they hit our shores late last week......

[Ric]

So I take it that the last lot of rain was just a prelude to the main event.

[UniPol]

I've been wondering why people have been reluctant to buy G11's in recent months, in particular, second hand ones at bargain prices. It has to be the EQ8, lets hope it lives up to the hype.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Ric

So I take it that the last lot of rain was just a prelude to the main event.

East coast low....... it will be clear, trust me

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by UniPol

I've been wondering why people have been reluctant to buy G11's in recent months, in particular, second hand ones at bargain prices. It has to be the EQ8, lets hope it lives up to the hype.

Well yes. I bought a titan with the V2 controller - have only used that once - hated it - so stuck on my g1 from the G11 and haven’t had a problem. I do need to update it as it was with the g2 version when i got it two years ago.

Now as for the EQ8 - slightly bigger capacity, same controller as the eq6 - easy parts that way, the big unknown is the hardware - but i have faith in all things new . i made a conscious decision to leave the titan in the observatory and that this new mount will be the travel setup - where one can use anything they like including multiple scope setups. I intend to use the 14" ACF Meade I bought 3 years ago with a guide scope on top and a camera strapped underneath for some wide fields that will leave the g11 to run the solar astronomy part of the day - so I don’t have to change that setup . 24 hours of astronomy never looked better

but now that brings me back to reality - its big, heavy and a lot to lump around - will it be better in the end . it comes down to how much you value the experience. $4k is better value than $8K , 50kg is better than 45kg, easy to use hand controller - same software to use on PC . My Eq6 has been outgrown by my needs so this is the next level i can afford. I think it will be a boon, like its predecessor

[allan gould]

Like your logic Dave. Nearly pulled the trigger on this myself but held off to see how they perform in the long run. I'm pushing my eq6 at the moment but only use it once or twice a year.
Good luck and be looking at it at Astrofest?
Allan

[h0ughy (David)]

shipping this afternoon or in the morning on a pallet - apparently they are pretty heavy including the packaging. I have to say I was excited for the titan but this – this is a whole lot bigger, mount, tripod and 40Kg of weights, and their boxing and a pallet

[RickS (Rick)]

Every time I see this subject heading come up I wonder if you've been eating sardines or maybe worms The term is "bated" breath.

Congrats on the new mount. Will be interesting to see how this new beast performs.

Cheers,
Rick.

[Tandum (Robin)]

Mine's hanging around somewhere as well.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by RickS

Every time I see this subject heading come up I wonder if you've been eating sardines or maybe worms The term is "bated" breath.

Congrats on the new mount. Will be interesting to see how this new beast performs.

Cheers,
Rick.

No it was deliberate – to bring in the early birds LOL

[RickS (Rick)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

No it was deliberate – to bring in the early birds LOL

Nicely done, then

[h0ughy (David)]

well its been delivered to my secret address

[asimov (John)]

Pics..

[LewisM]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

well its been delivered to my secret address

The Bat Cave?

[rmuhlack (Richard)]

Poidh