Jump to content

SkySurveyBanner.jpg.21855908fce40597655603b6c9af720d.jpg

Skywatcher GTi mount

steve_bham

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 57
  • Created
  • Last Reply
TSRobot

TSRobot

Posted
Posted

Just seen that Telescope Service now sell the AZ GTI mount head only. It's something I've been hoping to see as i have a much better tripod than the included one. The only little problem is that the price at Telescope Service is is way more than over here. Will have to see if the mount head finally is sold on it's own over here soon.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Tomvictor

Tomvictor

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, happy-kat said:

Does the gti have an eq mode? Otherwise it will still track in left right up down.

Does it really need a EQ mode, what if you just tell the mount that you are at one of the poles? When asked for observation position, enter 0 degrees east and  90 degrees north. Or am I thinking wrong here..

?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
AstroSylv1

AstroSylv1

Posted
Posted

Tried it with a Berlebach UNI 18 and a pier extension for my Tak FC-100DL (long scope), and finder, diagonal and eyepiece, I was close to 6kg : very stable, as stable as my old EQ5. Tracking was also excellent at high magnification.

So, with a sturdier tripod, it does achieve quite a good load capacity, with no problem.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Alien 13

Alien 13

Posted
Posted

I have downloaded the app to have a quick play (no mount yet as its unavailable) but have wondered if it could also be used with a DSLR on an L bracket with a camera lens for normal daytime photography i.e. up/down/left/right to frame an image remotely?

Alan

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wolfie6020

Wolfie6020

Posted
Posted
9 hours ago, Alien 13 said:

I have downloaded the app to have a quick play (no mount yet as its unavailable) but have wondered if it could also be used with a DSLR on an L bracket with a camera lens for normal daytime photography i.e. up/down/left/right to frame an image remotely?

Alan

Hi Alan, Yes that is how I am using mine, with an L bracket and a P900 - but it would work just fine with a DSLR too.

 

Two quick demos I made for my brother when I first bought this mount. 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 5 months later...
  • 2 weeks later...
Stu

Stu

Posted
Posted
19 minutes ago, Wolfie6020 said:

Just dropping by to let you know Sky-Watcher have just released firmware that allows you to operate it as an Equatorial Mount.  

I made a short video.  

 

Do you know what the thread size is for the Counterweight bar? I’ve been meaning to try this out, wonder if you could put a second small scope on there?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wolfie6020

Wolfie6020

Posted
Posted
18 minutes ago, Stu said:

Do you know what the thread size is for the Counterweight bar? I’ve been meaning to try this out, wonder if you could put a second small scope on there?

Yes it is M12 size.  

The stock bar from an EQ-1 will work but I just used an M12 bolt 240 mm in length for this video.   I think you could put a second scope there quite easily.   I plan to use the counterweight even in Alt Az mode from now on as it balances better.  

 

https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-m12-x-240mm-treated-pine-cup-head-bolts-and-nuts-12-pack_p2360745

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wolfie6020

Wolfie6020

Posted
Posted
On 22/04/2018 at 04:12, TSRobot said:

Did this just become the best dinky goto ever? Ordering now........?

Yes it is a great little unit.  One advantage I found with the counterweight bar is you can use it to get a very precise level on the mount.  I put a bubble level along the counterweight bar in Alt/Az mode and you can see the degree of level much more accurately than using the built in bubble level on top of the mount. 

Levelling it this way I am seeing better accuracy than I was getting previously. 

Here is a brief time lapse of tracking the moon after a careful level using the new method. 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TSRobot

TSRobot

Posted
Posted

Speaking of a two scope balanced setup on the azgti. Wouldn't they both be so small to stay inside the 5kg limit. Or if it's balanced does the limit go up a bit? Thinking of zn70 and mak90? Would still  need a bit of diy work??

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 months later...
Skyremat

Skyremat

Posted
Posted

I have just seen that new firmware version 3.12 is available for Skywatcher AZ GTI mounts. It does show as they are not so new but when you downloaded and unzipped the files it says Jun-22nd-2018 as the update date of the file" I didn’t installed it yet but just sharing for info.
Cheer

skywatcher az gti.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 months later...
johngm

johngm

Posted
Posted
On ‎22‎/‎04‎/‎2018 at 01:12, fireballxl5 said:

can you auto guide this mount?

I would Also like to know this, as I have the SA and was thinking of buying this to replace.

FLO have posted on another thread, that it is compatible with EQMOD with the correct cable between the head and PC, so I am assuming it will allow pulse guiding ? I hope someone who is familiar with EQMOD will be able to confirm this.

John

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.