Upgrading my 6 month old mount to a G11 to carry my heavy C11.
The mount is in perfect order no marks practically brand new in original packaging and still under warranty (6 Years Warranty by Andrews Communications as at 11/07/2012).
I made the novice mistake of buying the mount for a much too heavy C11. But it would be a perfect match for any smaller scope! Some images I've taken with it below with my ED80. I'm asking for $999.
About the Mount
The SynScan Hand Control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.
The SynScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via a serial cable. Once the connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand Control, many commercially available planetarium softwares can be used to control the HEQ5 mount.
The new Version 3 software can also be upgraded via the internet so the software is never out of date. Future software upgrades will always be available.
This heavy-duty mount is a smaller version of the sturdy EQ6 mount. It is specially designed for observers who need the steadiness of the EQ6 mount, but find the EQ6 mount too physically demanding.
The HEQ5 mount also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:
* Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
* Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
* Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
* Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.
* Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
* Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.
* Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
Specifications:
* PC compatibility.
* Mount Type: German Equatorial Mount
* Telescope Mounting Method: Tube Rings (not supplied)
* Telescope Control: SynScan Hand Control
* Tripod: 1.75" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe
* Tripod Hight: 97-121cm
* Tripod Weight: 5.6kgs
* Counterweight: 3 X 5.1kgs
* Mount Weight (without counterweight): 10Kgs
* Mount Height: 35cm
* Total weight: 15kgs (counterweights not included)
* Motor Type: Microstep driven 1.8 degree stepper motors
* Power Supply: Requires 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Tip positive)- not supplied.
* Recommended maximum loading rate: approx. 13.5kg
* Accessory Tray
* 200mm Dovetail Bar
* SynScan Hand Control V3 upgradable
The mount is in perfect order no marks practically brand new in original packaging and still under warranty (6 Years Warranty by Andrews Communications as at 11/07/2012).
