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11-05-2008, 12:12 PM
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Star Struck
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canberra
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EQ6 Pro now $1499
I was just browsing Andrews Communication website and almost fell off my chair. 
The EQ6 Pro is now at $1499!  http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm
Great news if you are currently looking an EQ mount like me.
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11-05-2008, 12:28 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Perth, WA
Posts: 1,307
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woohoo thanks Matty. Ive had my eye on purchasing an EQ6 but have been waiting to save a few more dollars. ~$500 saving!
Can others advise if this is the same as the black SW EQ6 Pro ?
Also what do I need to mount my SW 8" Dob tube ?
And any other materials needed ?
Thx
I think I'll be calling and placing my order this Monday. 
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11-05-2008, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canberra
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Quote:
Originally Posted by leinad
woohoo thanks Matty. Ive had my eye on purchasing an EQ6 but have been waiting to save a few more dollars. ~$500 saving!
Can others advise if this is the same as the black SW EQ6 Pro ?
Also what do I need to mount my SW 8" Dob tube ?
And any other materials needed ?
Thx
I think I'll be calling and placing my order this Monday. |
You're welcome,
It is a huge saving and I am thinking about placing an order myself.
There is no black EQ6 pro only white. I believe that the EQ6 pro (white) has better tracking accuracy compared to the previous version (black).
Please correct me if I am wrong.
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11-05-2008, 04:16 PM
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Space Cadet
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sydney
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Yip, that would be right, I just bought an eq 5 for a grand but 1500 would have been in my budget lol.
Figures
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11-05-2008, 04:53 PM
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Widefield wuss
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Caboolture, Australia
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leinad - You're in the same boat as me.. I have a sw 8" dob and am buying a EQ6 pro for it, You'll need some 8" tube rings, thats about it... maybe some extra counter-weights.
I was going to buy a HEQ5pro but at those prices, the EQ6 is a much better option considering the weight of my finderscope, barlow, dslr etc etc. And at $1499... why the hell not!
Alex.
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11-05-2008, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Perth, WA
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Can you provide some links Alex where I can get the dovetail bar, rings etc..
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11-05-2008, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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If anyone is interested in a HEQ5 pro have a look at the Used and Surplus Stock page.
There is a used HEQ5 Pro for only $799.
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11-05-2008, 06:43 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
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What a price for the EQ6.. things are getting cheaper these days. Great to see.
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11-05-2008, 06:52 PM
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Thanks Matty, first thing tomorrow morning I'll be on the phone to Andrews and AstroShop!
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11-05-2008, 06:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Perth, WA
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What major difference is their between the mount dovetail plate provided and the dovetail plate at Astro Shop ?
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11-05-2008, 07:26 PM
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Canon collector
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Taylors Lakes Melb
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WHOOO HOOO!!! Perfect timing. It was only the other day I was checking the prices but now is a good time to upgrade!!
Thanks Matty
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11-05-2008, 07:27 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
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Are you gonna put your 10" on it Daniel? or the ED80?
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11-05-2008, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Is there a chance that Synta have a new version coming out?
Mick
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11-05-2008, 07:45 PM
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Canon collector
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Taylors Lakes Melb
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Are you gonna put your 10" on it Daniel? or the ED80?
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Hi mike,
I will probably be putting my 8" x1000 skywatcher newt with the ED80 or the 70mm refractor as a guide scope.
But I will definately give the 10" a go with the guide scope and see how it handles it.
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11-05-2008, 07:51 PM
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Canon collector
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Taylors Lakes Melb
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Quote:
Originally Posted by miki63au
Is there a chance that Synta have a new version coming out?
Mick
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who knows? maybe so Mick.
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11-05-2008, 08:22 PM
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Star Struck
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canberra
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Quote:
Originally Posted by miki63au
Is there a chance that Synta have a new version coming out?
Mick
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Sounds plausible Mick,
I believe Synta is bringing out a new black diamond series. 
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11-05-2008, 09:38 PM
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Moderator
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,367
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man that is cheap. pity i just bought the heq5pro
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11-05-2008, 09:47 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: melbourne
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Good to see our stronger Aussie dollar has finally filtered through to us ---took some time though!
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