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Old 04-05-2025, 04:35 PM
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Skywatcher EQ3 Synscan go to mount and tripod, Final reduction $450

I've had this mount sitting around for ages, It was one of my first mounts and I used it often for observing the moon and planets etc and some astrophotography with a lighter payload.it's been lubricated and has had bearings added to make it much smoother and better to use.

It sits on an Eq5 tripod and is a breeze to use and set up. just note this is not for super duper full on multi night Astrophotography sessions but for a decent portable rig with a light payload it reaps its rewards. It guide well and does produce some very good results. I've had it take 5 minute subs
with excellent results.

Comes with 3.5 kg and 1.25 kg counterweights as well.

Due to its size and weight it's pickup only unless you organise and pay for its postage I don't have time to do the freight. It may be costly to post due to the weight and the lack of boxes/packaging.








Pickup preferred otherwise it will be posted at buyer's expense.
Can arrange a meeting point as well centrally in Melbourne. It is bulky with the tripod so postage may be a little pricey
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Old 20-07-2025, 12:57 PM
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Reduced to $450 cannot go lower it has the full GO TO synscan gears handset etc. that's more or less the cost of the synscan gears handset etc. Factor in the Eq5 Steel Tripod and a lightweight go to mount. it's a steal.
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Old 21-07-2025, 08:39 AM
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Hi Nikolas,

I'm in the UK until 1st week September, but am just upgrading from a Star Tracker and I think your EQ3 go-to would be perfect.

If you haven't sold it by then, contact me and I'll take it off your hands - I'm based in Williamstown Melbourne so can pick it up easily if I'm lucky & you've found no other buyers!

Cheers Tom
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Hi Nikolas,

I'm in the UK until 1st week September, but am just upgrading from a Star Tracker and I think your EQ3 go-to would be perfect.

If you haven't sold it by then, contact me and I'll take it off your hands - I'm based in Williamstown Melbourne so can pick it up easily if I'm lucky & you've found no other buyers!

Cheers Tom
No worries Tom I work in Williamstown so all good. this one is a slow burn currently so it will most likely be around till then.
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Cool will keep in touch! cheers
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