Eq Mount for Celestron C6-N 6" Newt

[astromole]

I am returning to astronomy after a considerable time and have a Skywatcher 130PM on an Eq2 mount. I am considering a Celestron C6-N 6" f/5 Newt OTA and was wondering whether it will fit on the skywatcher EQ2 mount. Are the fittings compatible? Are the mount & tripod robust enough for the 6" OTA? Any advice from you experienced guys would be most welcome.

Thanks

Mole

[Whippy]

Hi and wlecome to SGL .

IMO, the EQ2 won't be up to the job. You'll be alright with an EQ3 and it'd be rock solid with an EQ5.

HTH

Tony..

[astromole]

Thanks for the advice.

Is it that the tube won't physically fit on the mount or is that the whole thing will wobble and vibrate too much? Even if I were to buy a sturdier mount, would I notice a significant improvement over my 130PM? Once again thanks for your guidance

Frank

[lunator]

Hi Frank

Tony is correct.

The EQ2 would be able to cope. The scope will wobble all over the place.

Cheers

Ian

[Whippy]

It's basically a weight issue Frank. The EQ2 will wobble and shake with a 6" newtonian and the slightest gust of wind would ruin the view. You should be able pick up an undriven EQ5 (or the CG5 which is Celestron's version) for about £100 secondhand.

Tony..

(EDIT: What Ian said!)

[astromole]

Thanks guys

I guess I'll just have to curb this aperture fever until more funds become available

Frank

[John]

Thanks guys

I guess I'll just have to curb this aperture fever until more funds become available

Frank

Hi Frank,

Or you could make a simple dobsonian mount for the 6" OTA until you can run to a more robust EQ mount for it.

I did that many years ago (and I'm dead bad at DIY !) and saw loads of nice views with my 6" F6 newt mounted that way.

John