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OK thanks for that, that sounds brilliant, will check that out. Should be OK with soldering etc as work as Engineer. Thanks again
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Thanks, for that... Yes very informative
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Hi,
Sorry if this has already been asked ( I think it would have been, there are posts similar but can't see the the answer I'm looking for)
I have a celestron C8-N scope that came with a Cg5 mount, it's at least 10 years old and although it had a lot of use to start with it's been gathering dust the last few years.
So I would like to fit a motorised goto mount to it and was considering a synscan pro3 for an Eq5 mount.
Can someone tell me are these 2 mounts the same and if so will the synscan be OK for my Cg5 mount.
If not are there any others I should look at?
Thanks
Eq5 and cg5 mount
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Hi John, thanks for getting in touch.
Your setup looks impressive. I've never used a goto mount (just manual) so looking forward to trying it.
The app also is a good idea, I guess with that you don't need to use the handset anymore.
Like I said my mount is a Celestron Cg5 which I'm told is the same as a Eq5. So if I can get a goto upgrade for it it will be a lot cheaper than buying a new tripod/mount
I have read though that a goto on a Eq5 with a 8" scope might not give as smooth a tracking as a lighter scope, but I guess a lighter scope could be a future investment if it turns out to be the case
Roger