CG5 with meade Autostar goto PENDING

bert (Brett) · #1 18-01-2009, 09:51 AM

Hi All,

I have just upgraded to an EQ6, so my old photography rig has got to go.

The got is controlled by a meade 497 handset (see http://www.data-plumber.com/autostarupgrade.htm ) and has a autoguiding module a that accepts a st4 input. It is the later model CG5 with roller bearings instead of bushes. It comes with a heavy duty stainless steel tripod (same size as as eq6) and custom pier.

I have also performed most of Astronomy boys suggestions for the cg5.
This cg5 is a 'pick of the litter' and tracks well.

Asking $500+ post or part payment towards an over 6 inch cassegrain OTA, or anything that may interest me.

Brett

bert (Brett) · #2 20-01-2009, 04:40 PM

Taking offers......

Occulta (Chris) · #3 20-01-2009, 05:38 PM

PM sent

BerrieK · #4 20-01-2009, 07:22 PM

Hiya Brett, just wondering how much weight this mount can take.

Thanks, Kerrie

bert (Brett) · #5 20-01-2009, 09:07 PM

I have imaged with both the vixen refractors below (in the bio) mounted with the 80 autoguiding and I got round stars. I think that would be a lot heavier than your sw600.

If you want to take a look at it I will be in orange working on thursday.

Brett

BerrieK · #6 20-01-2009, 11:08 PM

Hi again Brett.

I just realised that the CG5 mount is essentialy the same as the EQ5, which is what I already have (except that mine in not a goto, nor does my motor controller have an ST4 port).

The autoguiding 'module' you mention - is this an ST4 port or an equivalent that accepts ST4 compatable input?

Which 'Astronomy boys' suggestions have you performed on the mount?

Thanks, Kerrie

bert (Brett) · #7 21-01-2009, 06:45 PM

The autoguiding module accepts an st4 input for autoguiding only for the meade autostar Goto system. Think of it as an autostar expansion.

As for the astronomy boy's suggestion I pulled it down and regreased with lithium grease not the synta black glue. I did not file anything down as he did, to me it was not worth getting metal shavings in the mount plus I could find any high spots to file down!

Brett

dannat (Daniel) · #8 22-01-2009, 05:18 PM

Brett, is it pending - there has been a bit of interest & am wondering
thanks daniel

bert (Brett) · #9 22-01-2009, 05:31 PM

Pending as of today to occulta.

Brett