Skywatcher NEQ6 Synscan setup time

[Rattler]

Hi guys. It's been a few years since I've posted here. I didn't have the time and sold my 200p Dob. Anyway, the interest has always been there and now I'm interested in getting back into both Visual and AP.

I'm considering getting the 200pds and NEQ6 Synscan or maybe the EQ6 and use the laptop.

How easy is the NEQ6 to set up when out and about or even setting up in the yard? Of course it will get quicker with practice bit my concern is if it's going to take ages to set up each time before use.

Cheers ☺

Edited December 17, 2016 by Rattler

[Starlight 1]

From looking at post I say cool down time and set up about the same 30 mins  time you ready to start  . ps 15 mins puting it away.

[jambouk]

Once you get the hang of it, and depending on how tight you want your polar alignment you could have it all set up in under 10 minutes.

James

[Rattler]

Nice one. Doesn't take long then once you get the hang of it.

[Andyk93]

Mine takes 20 minutes to set up outside from packed away to imaging. Polar alignment takes about a minute to get 10 seconds or less. I use my 130pds instead of my 200pds because it's a heavy piece of kit, I can only just carry it outside all set up.

edit: I have an NEQ6

Edited December 17, 2016 by Andyk93