Skywatcher synscan az mount

[Lordspace]

So, I know that the skywatcher synscan AZ mount is classified as a go-to mount by what I can't seem to find is once it's found the target will the scope then track the item or is this impossible due to it not being a EQ mount??

[Cornelius Varley]

2 minutes ago, Lordspace said:

So, I know that the skywatcher synscan AZ mount is classified as a go-to mount by what I can't seem to find is once it's found the target will the scope then track the item or is this impossible due to it not being a EQ mount??

Hello and welcome to SGL  ?The SW goto mount will track the target. Because it is an az rather than an eq mount the tracking is a series of small zig-zag motions rather than a smooth arc.

[Lordspace]

So I could in theory use it for short exposures using my DSLR for prime focus?

I used to own the skywatcher 150p on the EQ 3-2 mount with the basic motor drives but then I moved to a super light polluted area with no space to use it so I had to sell up so one starting over with an AZ go-to mount I found cheap on eBay. 

I've seen a lot of success with the AZ mount for short exposures (online) 

Its definitely a downgrade but needs must at the moment.

Also I used to image the planted with a modded webcam and sharpcap but can the same be done with a DSLR for the planets??

 

Sorry for all the questions.

[Alan64]

What type of telescope would you be using on the mount?

 

[happy-kat]

The mount could be used within the capabilities/limitations that an Altaz tracking mount gives.

This is a great thread if your interested and the recent reprocess of old data taken using an ST102 on an Altaz goto is lovely.https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/228101-the-no-eq-dso-challenge/?do=findComment&comment=3776550