SW127 possible to upgrade existing mount or purchase separate

[Neilcurtis]

Hi all, I've just purchased a used Skywatcher 127 and it came with a sky scan (manufacturer) mount.

Is it possible to upgrade the mount to a goto unit? or best sell the mount and invest in a separate goto unit?

Weight and portability is an issue (caravan...), have seen the skywatcher-az-goto-mount (First Light Optics - Skywatcher AZ GOTO mount) in FLO.

Does anyone have any issues with stability on this mount.

Will be using scope for planetary and light DSO work

[wrinkly]

SkyScans are GoTo mounts and trust you were supplied with a handset.

If haven't a manual, google Skywatcher and download from there.

Looking at the small pictures you have a small EQ mount if it is what you purchased. Whatever the fixing method, it should be possible to mount it on theSkyScan.

Hope this helps, otherwise come back so that your problem can be solved.

[malc-c]

Neil, can you post larger images.. I've dropped you an e-mail on my thoughts !

[Cornelius Varley]

The original Skyscan 2001 mount is the same as the non-goto EQ3-2 mount.

Peter

[Neilcurtis]

Many thanks for your comments, decided to get the goto mount - less hastle..