Can you use a HEQ5 mount with a 2kg telescope

[Pledies]

Hello, 

I was wondering if a 2kg telescope would be good for a heq5 mount, i am worried that the counter weight Will over power the telescope an the whole thing Will be unbalanced.  

  P. S im looking for a resonnly cheap HEQ5 goto mount if any one knows where to get one.  

           Thanks,  

                          Lucas 

[fifeskies]

I think the small EQ3 weights which are 1.85 kg or 3.5 kg will fit onto the EQ5 shaft

(or at very least can be drilled out to fit.)

Pop up 2nd hand now and then

 

Another option is to use the velcro fitness ankle weights closed tight round the counterweight shaft for a very light OTA. Might need a big "penny" washer at the bottom so they don't slip off.

 

Edited August 29, 2020 by fifeskies