This could be popular.

[Chris]

Just spotted this:

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/skywatcher-eqm-35-pro-synscan-goto-modular-mount.html

Skywatcher are certainly pumping out some innovative mounts lately!

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Certainly interesting. Quite a bit heavier than the EQ3-2 I have used for travel, however

[russ]

Looks very interesting indeed. I could see my C6 on top of that.

[sloz1664]

Very interesting. I have been toying with the idea of a portable set up and this could be top of the list.

Steve

[Chris]

I like the increased tracking accuracy.

 

[Chris]

And the steel tripod, reminds me of a goto version of the CG4

[Stub Mandrel]

What are the advantages over the EQ5-Pro sysnscan?

Just being able to remove the DEC axis?

[Chris]

2 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

What are the advantages over the EQ5-Pro sysnscan?

Just being able to remove the DEC axis?

I think removing the Dec axis and counterweights would make it significantly more portable than the EQ5, but I think it might sell well with it's increased tracking accuracy also. I guess we'll see if it takes off?

[Stub Mandrel]

1 hour ago, Lockie said:

I think removing the Dec axis and counterweights would make it significantly more portable than the EQ5, but I think it might sell well with it's increased tracking accuracy also. I guess we'll see if it takes off?

Not sure there's much gain over an EQ3 weights off and DEC locked, though, weightwise.

The better RA will surely be an improvement but the DEC worm is still only 35mm and DEC is the EQ3's weak point.

[Chris]

2 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Not sure there's much gain over an EQ3 weights off and DEC locked, though, weightwise.

The better RA will surely be an improvement but the DEC worm is still only 35mm and DEC is the EQ3's weak point.

I guess the Dec isn't as important as the RA? Makes sense as you only need the RA for tracking. Is it flexure then with the EQ3 in dec? I owned a few but can't say I noticed.

[Stub Mandrel]

38 minutes ago, Lockie said:

I guess the Dec isn't as important as the RA? Makes sense as you only need the RA for tracking. Is it flexure then with the EQ3 in dec? I owned a few but can't say I noticed.

All my guiding fails have been because of backlash and stiction in DEC which would be much easier to adjust out with a bigger worm.

[Chris]

42 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

All my guiding fails have been because of backlash and stiction in DEC which would be much easier to adjust out with a bigger worm.

Ah I see! Yeah, I don't think this mount is for you in that case. Something with proper bearings in both axis like the Bresser Exos 2 goto might be better as a light to mid weight mount?

[Stub Mandrel]

44 minutes ago, Lockie said:

Ah I see! Yeah, I don't think this mount is for you in that case. Something with proper bearings in both axis like the Bresser Exos 2 goto might be better as a light to mid weight mount?

HEQ5 Pro Synscan, when my lottery number comes up