vindubs

Nice 👍 well done buddy..

Well the CEM26EC Arrived today and loaded it up.  Not tried using yet but linked to Asair Pro and seems to work fine. 

Well I've thought about it and it and thought about it...  I've just pushed the button on the CEM26EC from FLO.  Hope it meets expectations 😉

1 minute ago, fwm891 said:

I have the same scope and use mine on a CEM25P with no problem at all. The CEM26 would be a fine choice and the extra cash would be put towards a astro camera (another minefield of choice!).

The 25P tracks well for unguided exposures or for longer it connects to a PC for guiding.

Thanks for the input I do run an ASI1600MM Cooled so that should be OK but agree is the additional 600-800 really worth it?

I'm looking to purchase a  new mount for my Williams Optics Z73 which I very much doubt I will change out for what I need.  I'm really interested in the iOptron mounts but not too sure which one to go for.  I have my mind set on the CEM40 but CEM26EC comes in at the same price and more portable if needed.   Then on the off-set is for just the hobbyist astrophotography will the CEM26 do?

You will see in my sig the equipment I'm running so any feedback or thoughts would be great.

16 minutes ago, david_taurus83 said:

I had an AZEQ6 and it was a good mount. Downsized things and now have the CEM25P and also a good mount, I've had a 100mm f7 doublet on it for imaging, maybe 8kg total. If I wanted a bigger mount again, I think I would go for an iOptron again.

Regarding compatibility with the ASIAir, I'm on the FB page and there are folk on there that use their Air with iOptrons.

Does sound promising to go iOptron thank you

3 minutes ago, david_taurus83 said:

Both should work fine but then its question of size. I have a CEM25 and I would put it in the EQ5 class size of mount for capacity. The EQ6R is bigger and heavier and just as capable of the iOptron in terms of performance but with a bigger load capacity. You can never have too much mount but portability and capacity need to be considered.

Thanks for the feed back.  I keep dropping back to the EQ6R due to having a SkyWatcher already.  But the iOptrons appear to take a lot of weight and the GEM28 looks promising 

I currently have a Williams optics setup mounted on a SkyWatcher EQM35 Pro which although not fully run seems to work great with the Asair Pro.

I'm looking to purchase a new mount and really torn between the SkyWatcher EQ 6R Pro or the iOptron CEM26 or GEM28.  The mount choice is one but of course having the Asair Pro I want to make sure the iOptron can fully work as well.   

Keen to hear anyones thoughts on both mount and compatibility.

Vin

Great images..  Well done.. 

I have the 73II and use the 73R excellent bit of kit! If you gong to use DSLR then a must. 

I have a Williams Optics Z73II scope with a Z73R 0.8 Reducer/Flatener.  ZWO 1600mm Pro requires 56mm Back focus but where to I measure this from?? 

O wow brilliant images.. Crisp images.. 

Cool images jupiter looks really cool. 

Nice shot.  Saturn always just blows me away. 

Nice image.  As mentioned can see some nice detail. 

Agree, lovely images looking forward for the mono shots.

Nice image, well taken.  Draws you to the centre looking through tunnel.

On 29/06/2020 at 09:45, KEJ said:

I like that idea.  Looks a nice setup and a decent mount.

Thanks.   Still yet to get a full night and carry out some shots.  But so looking forward to seeing results.

Sounds like a plan on the ZWO cooled.

I've attached mine on the finder scope bracket. Keeping it on the scope leaves less chance for catching. 

Great image.   looks 3D with the depth of the stars

Awesome image.  

On 17/06/2020 at 13:25, Skinnypuppy71 said:

My new frac...as you can see...still waiting on the eqm-35.

Yep nice bit of kit.  I own one of these too.

Thats just unreal.  Thanks for posting..

22 hours ago, Bobby1970 said:

Been waiting a month or so for this. 😀

 

Just got mine yesterday.  But awesome bit of kit!