EQ6

[Fay]

Have ordered SW EQ6 today. Then I will be able to take the 5 to DSC, so won't gave to keep taking it off the pier. Also, will be able to image from the patio, with the 5, for a different aspect

[Mac]

if you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay.

[Fay]

£880. Mac don't tell me if you have seen one A LOT CHEAPER!!!!!!!!!!

[Mike]

SW?

[Fay]

Yes it is now the NEQ6Pro, has an extended counter weight bar &  45 & 75 saddles, Losmandy & Vixen styles

[PhilB]

SW?

Skywatcher?

Nice buy, Fay. I've seen this fella at prices up to about £1000. You going to let slip where you ordered it from?

Are you planning to leave the mount out permanently?

[Fay]

I got it from Bern, asked him to match a price & he did. Yes it will be out, once on the pier I will not take it off. I will have the problem of condensation, at certain times of the year, but I will have to get over it

[Mike]

Ahh - Thought you'd got one of these - http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au/kits/pn-eq6-sw-spec_describe.html

[Mac]

nope i've not seen one cheaper, but i was going down the same route as you.
Once i've got the pier and EQ6 set up, that is, its not coming off.

So at the light polluted DSC sessions i'll just be taking Binos
untill i can get a new mount.

Mac.

[PhilB]

....once on the pier I will not take it off. I will have the problem of condensation, at certain times of the year, but I will have to get over it

I already have such an arrangement and have to confess that I'm a bit unsure as to the possible condensation consequences. The late Henry Hatfield overcame the problem by mounting a small tungsten filament light bulb in his external pier mounted heliostat.  I'm hoping that putting some walls around mine will help.

[Fay]

Also I have had to buy a new mount plate, the aluminium top that the mount attaches to pthe pier via, which is £88. Condensation is going to be a worry. I have tried everything, in certain conditions, & not come up with a good answer yet

[Fay]

Mike, can you imagine me doing a "build your Own", I just about work it when I have'nt  

[Carole]

Once i've got the pier and EQ6 set up, that is, its not coming off.

I've done the same thing and bought a 2nd Mount off Robert so I have one for DSC and one for the Pier.

Carole

[Tony G]

I got it from Bern, asked him to match a price & he did.

Do you think if you was to sell yours to me for £250 once it is delivered, I could take Bern up on his price match promise?

Just a thought!

Tony G

[Rocket Pooch]

Hi,

Its a shame you are not EQModding, you would not need the hand controller and could have had a mount for £790 or less.

Chris