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16-03-2007, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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SOLD FS : EQ6, Sydney
The eq6 in this picture ;
http://www.gavincato.com/tmp/vixened80.jpg
perfect condition, version 3.1 controller. Comes with 3 counterweights & a 18 amp hour battery.
Preferably pickup - I can send interstate but i imagine it would be pretty pricey given the weight. approx 4-5 months old.
$1400
pm or call 0434 512 561. cheers
Last edited by sejanus; 16-03-2007 at 02:12 PM.
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16-03-2007, 12:27 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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Bargain!
I'd love a pretty white one with a V3 hand controller.
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16-03-2007, 01:58 PM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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swap ya for my heq5 with ver 2.05... just kidding. best of luck. should sell at that price 
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16-03-2007, 07:44 PM
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Hi,
Is this mount Skywatcher EQ6 Skyscan GO-TO. Also i am a bit of a newbie so if it is what is the method of setting it up for a nights viewing; and would it take a BINTEL 12 inch Dob?
Phew, sorry for the long question
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16-03-2007, 08:20 PM
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hi zuts. yes it is the Skywatcher EQ6 Skyscan GO-TO. I'd be happy to show you how to use it when picking it up.
I don't have a dob on it at the moment, but I know iceman here has a 12" dob on his.
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16-03-2007, 08:20 PM
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Zuts, Mike (iceman) has done exactly that, mounted a 12" on the EQ6.
Regards
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16-03-2007, 08:40 PM
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Heaps of questions
I am very tempted, but i probably need to go to Bintel tomorrow (Glebe) to ask things like.
(1) Height of eyepiece at various angles.
(2) Stability for a big DOB.
(3) Setup, size of goto database, can it be upgraded.
(4) How long can you take a photo for.
(5) Does it have PEC, PPEC.
(6) How awkward does the viewing angle get for a dob.
(7) What can go wrong and how much to fix.
and probably heaps more.
But since i was thinking of getting an argo navis, and since i assume you can select an object name and go to it?
Then this sounds good.
Dont know if you can help with the questions. If you pm me i could give you a landline number.
Thanks Paul
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16-03-2007, 09:01 PM
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something i didn't mention is that it is still under warranty.
paul all your questions can be found by googling, or searching this site.
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17-03-2007, 06:28 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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While I have a 12" newt on mine, it's not something I'd recommend for general visual observing. I use mine for planetary imaging.
A 10" newt is perfect for the EQ6, and I'd recommend putting one of those on it. It's lighter, shorter and will be easier to view through.
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17-03-2007, 10:33 AM
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If I weren't saying for a bigger mount I'd snap this up in a heart beat - great deal lads!
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18-03-2007, 11:41 AM
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PM Sent.
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18-03-2007, 03:57 PM
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I hate streetlights.
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Join Date: May 2006
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So have you sold it yet ? & if not, is the tripod included ?
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18-03-2007, 07:22 PM
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yes it's sold, thanks
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