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
if you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay.
£880. Mac don't tell me if you have seen one A LOT CHEAPER!!!!!!!!!!
SW?
Yes it is now the NEQ6Pro, has an extended counter weight bar & 45 & 75 saddles, Losmandy & Vixen styles
Quote from: Mike on Sep 20, 2010, 22:06:43SW?
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?
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
Ahh - Thought you'd got one of these - http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au/kits/pn-eq6-sw-spec_describe.html
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 :cheesy: sessions i'll just be taking Binos
untill i can get a new mount.
Mac.
Quote from: Fay on Sep 20, 2010, 23:09:02....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.
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
Mike, can you imagine me doing a "build your Own", I just about work it when I have'nt :D :D
QuoteOnce 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
Quote from: Fay on Sep 20, 2010, 23:09:02
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? :lol:
Just a thought!
Tony G
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