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Old 17-05-2014, 11:14 AM
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HEQ5 Pro + Sun?

Is there anyway using an HEQ5 Pro with a PST?
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Old 17-05-2014, 11:24 AM
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The HEQ5 can set the tracking rate to solar for the sun. After that it is up to you to get a good alignment.

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Old 17-05-2014, 11:43 AM
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When I use my PST on my EQ6 I screw a ball head into a dovetail plate and then mount the PST on that. If you don't have a spare plate and/or ball head you could use something like this (I think):
http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories...oductview.aspx
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Old 17-05-2014, 11:59 AM
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When I use my PST on my EQ6 I screw a ball head into a dovetail plate and then mount the PST on that. If you don't have a spare plate and/or ball head you could use something like this (I think):
http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories...oductview.aspx
I already have an adapter that I used from my last setup. I have this: http://www.firstlightoptics.com/user...cket_20995.jpg

Good thing about it I was able to unscrew the dovetail part and just use the other bit where the PST attaches itself to.
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Old 17-05-2014, 01:30 PM
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[/QUOTE] don't forget to remove the counter weights ,. it should be a great unit Stefan .

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