EQ6 Pro now $1499

[g__day (Matthew)]

What an amazing price! I remember only a few months ago many retailers sold this for $2,300.

Put simply - wow!

[TrevorW]

Does this mount and/or the black HEQ6 have an autoguider port. I have a preference for the black mount as its more austere, does the goto option really make the mount any better.

[AlexN]

my only question at this stage.... I want to hang the following off this mount.. is it possible?

8" newt + guidescope (80~90mm refractor) + DSLR (either piggybacked for wide field or attached to one of the scopes)

[iceman (Mike)]

Originally Posted by TrevorW

Does this mount and/or the black HEQ6 have an autoguider port. I have a preference for the black mount as its more austere, does the goto option really make the mount any better.

Hi Trevor.

The EQ6 (any model) and the HEQ5 do have auto-guide ports.
The EQ6 Pro is the same as the EQ6, just a new colour and a newer hand controller (I think).

The goto really is an excellent add-on. You only need the auto-guide ports for long-exposure guided astrophotography.

Originally Posted by AlexN

my only question at this stage.... I want to hang the following off this mount.. is it possible?

8" newt + guidescope (80~90mm refractor) + DSLR (either piggybacked for wide field or attached to one of the scopes)

Yes, it will handle that fine.
I have my 12" newt (25kg OTA + 25kg counterweights) on my older EQ6.

[DJDD]

Bintel has also reduced their price for the Skywatcher EQ6 Skyscan GO-TO to $1495. Is this the same as the Andrew's offer?


our Aussie dollar at work.

[leinad (Dan)]

Order placed with Bintel! Woohoo.

Thanks DJDD for spotting Bintels price!
I prefered to use Bintel, as they have provided great service when I dealt with them before.

Now... just gotta wait patiently for the mount/gear to arrive.

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

Originally Posted by westsiderailway

Talking about a New Series....

http://www.khanscope.com/productdeta...productID=1707

All good news For us.

Strange they're calling the mount a HEQ5 - it's looks like a white version of the Synscan EQ5 I have.

[Zuts]

Hi,

I have an EQ6, obviously it's not up to Losmandy in class, but for under 1500 bucks and with guiding its a rock solid proven performer

Paul

[wavelandscott (Scott)]

Originally Posted by DJDD

Bintel has also reduced their price for the Skywatcher EQ6 Skyscan GO-TO to $1495. Is this the same as the Andrew's offer?


our Aussie dollar at work.

I believe the Bintel price is at the moment is actually cheaper...

[leinad (Dan)]

There's no new mount. Wholesale price has dropped, thats all.

[Matty P (Matt)]

Originally Posted by DJDD

Bintel has also reduced their price for the Skywatcher EQ6 Skyscan GO-TO to $1495. Is this the same as the Andrew's offer?


our Aussie dollar at work.

Are Bintel offering free postage and a 5 year warranty?

[leinad (Dan)]

40kg Freight to Perth for free? lol, no.
Warranty, unsure. I would assume a manufacturer warranty applies though.
I was in a rush and forgot to ask. But for a $500 saving with good service; couldn't be happier.