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ZWO AM3 for visual astronomy?
cloudyweather replied to cloudyweather's topic in Discussions - Mounts
So in Alt-Az, just levelling and pointing North (with compass) allows you to goto (and correct if necessary) and TRACK once there. Just not to the accuracy of EQ, autoguiding and asiair. Sounds a perfect halfway. Many thanks. -
Hi I'm looking to explore my future upgrade path from a Starfield 102mm and manual Sightron Alt-Azimuth Mount on a CF tripod to the next step. I'm thinking ZWO AM3 with goto but unguided and no additional 'boxes'. And then onto Auto-Guiding and ASiair mini etc. It's all about cost. My main question is, Can the ZWO AM3 be used for Visual Goto (without ASiair and auto-guiding)? How would you polar align? 3 star alignment? Happy to use phone and the pictured hand controller. Obviously the Starfield and a RDF too, Thanks, Sean
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Thank you. That's just what I needed to know. I've ordered the Starfield 102mm, a Sightron Alt Az mount and the StellaLyra CF tripod. Along with hopefully a nice selection of eyepieces (3.2mm, 5mm, 12mm BST StarGuider and 30mm StellaLyra) plus a Solar Wedge (seems the year for it!!!). I can add a HD mount later. Many thanks all, Sean
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I was going to get StellaLyra 30mm 2" SuperView Eyepiece and BST StarGuider 60º 5mm ED Eyepiece but not really sure of others. I need long eye-relief for glasses. Coupled with StellaMira 2" 90º Di-Electric Diagonal and Astro Essentials Variable Polarising Moon Filter 1.25" I do want to explore the moon and it would be nice to see a planet or two along with everything else. So it would be good to know thoughts on practical useful magnification for the UK. And the other items I've listed. Thanks
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I assume carrying the mount head separately makes it easier? The HEQ5 mount seems to be 3kg heavier than the EQ5 - doesn't 'sound' a lot but... (my wife's stage piano is 20kg and that's a killer). I would have thought it normal to setup and level tripod, then add mount and then scope? Or is that wrong? As you can tell, still debating HEQ5. Thanks
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So FLO are recommending the EQM35. "The EQM35 sits between the EQ5 and the HEQ5 in the line up; the EQM35 is basically a mini HEQ5 in terms of tracking capabilities, only the HEQ5 has a higher payload. The HEQ5 Pro would be best for imaging, followed by the EQM35, then the EQ5 Pro which doesn't have quite so accurate gearing and stepper motors." The newer EQM35 (6 years old) also takes a slightly higher payload than the EQ5 (which is 13+ years old)...
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Thank you so much for the pictures. The Starfield on EQ5 looks great. I'll need to check weights/sizes snd ease of setup on the HEQ5 - even if I'm not imaging immediately on the starfield, it might be good to lay the groundwork. Do you find your red dot finder awkward for near zenith spotting? Thanks