well recently i bought a heq5 pro mount (with version 3 skyscan) along with a 200mm skywatcher newt. the mount seems handle the ota with ease (although it needed way more counter weight than what was supplied), but im wondering how far i can push it (unfortunately the eq6 just wasnt fiancially feasible). eventually im going to branch into astrophotography (hence why i bought a GEM), and i wondered how other HEQ5 users rate its performance once you add on a dslr, guide scope, etc...
also has any one used a 4.5'' newt as a guidescope? iv got a department store one lying around which isnt getting used at all anymore so i figured it might do till i upgrade. do u think the HEQ5 would handle the weight? (it weighs approx 3kgs)
The 8" newt on the HEQ5 will be great for planetary and lunar imaging, and you only need a webcam so weight isn't an issue.
For deep-space stuff, I guess it would be ok with a guidescope, DSLR etc, as long as it's balanced correctly.
I've got a 12" newt on an EQ6, and it's right on the weight limit. I won't do DSO photography through the 12" but i'll get an ED80 at some stage which will be perfect for it.
thanks mate, well actually an ed80 will be next on my to do list, but iv got to wait until the old money tree becomes more than a stick poking out the ground
i have seen the heq5 with a 10" f5 newt so it should be ok. if you are capable enough make an extention for the counterweight shaft. this will allow you to move your weights down a bit further.
i have seen the heq5 with a 10" f5 newt so it should be ok. if you are capable enough make an extention for the counterweight shaft. this will allow you to move your weights down a bit further.
