EQ8 incoming

[robbieince]

Well, I have gone and done it......

Yes, I now what they say about being an early adopter but someone has to be.....

I have placed my deposit at FLO for my shiny new EQ8 pro. I cant wait - I have already read all the Aussie chat several times - fingers crossed it will come before too long.

I will be keeping my EQ6 until I am happy with the new mount (the intention is that the EQ8 can be both mobile and obs based) but I expect that will go eventually, This does mean my Observatory mounted Losmandy G11 will be up for grabs soon, especially since I am now at the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory - I cant justify keeping it.

I'll let you all know what I think of it when it arrives.

[emadmoussa]

Congrats in advance!!

[Daniel-K]

im not even going to tell you how green i am lol awesome !!

[Naemeth]

As you say, someone has to adopt early .

Looking forward to the reports of it, and hope you get on with it

[jcm]

I am one step behind you Rob at the moment. Thinking of joining the EQ8 order queue! I have been following the Australian astro site ( IceInSpace) with interest. The news that they have got it working with EQMOD is a massive plus as far as I am concerned.

[JamesF]

Not working wth EQMOD would be a real negative, I think. If it works nicely then it makes the upgrade so much easier and more tempting.

James

[laser_jock99]

Cool- I'm sure you'll keep us posted with progress.

[jcm]

Made this today.

All I need is to order the thing that goes on top of it.

John

[Coco]

Well done Rob... dark horse.. you..

[robbieince]

He He.....!

FLO contacted me today. The EQ8s have arrived...

Fingers crossed mine should arrive on Thursday. I'll try and stay calm enough to take images and do an unboxing / assembling article. Sorry in advance about the cloud penance........

Excitedly...

Rob

[robbieince]

Its arrived!!! I've created another post for the unboxing and assembly - with pictures.....

Here's a taster though - side by side with my EQ6Pro

[jcm]

Received my EQ8 this week. No problems fitting it to the obs pier. I cannot believe how easy it is to alter the altitude and azimuth settings compared to previous EQ mounts. Polar aligning is tonights task.

John