CG5/heq5 dilemma

[iancandler]

I have a celestron CG 5 which I have been informed is identical to the EQ5 mount. I want to put it on a pedestal/pier outside and had been looking at the HEQ5 pier from skywatcher, but, I cant find a definitive answer as to whether or not it will fit without modification.

Has anyone got a CG5 and tried mounting it on a pier/pedestal if so what how did it go and what make model was the pier/pedestal. I only need one 750mm high as I will use the scopes whilst sitting down.

I have the TAL pier and can mount the CG5 to it, but I just dont think its man enough for the job long term. So the plan is for that to go out the back with arthurs GT mount on it for general use and put a more solid pedestal/pier on the concrete slab at the front.

[GazOC]

The HEQ5 and CG5 will attach to the same tripod head (I've owned both at the same time and have actually done it), I can't see why a pier would be any different.

[SteelRat]

Gaz is right. They are IDENTICAL fittings. I have owned both too.

[iancandler]

excellent I just needed to makes sure someone had done it before splashing out on one.

[SteelRat]

Oops, I TOTALLY misread. I've only owned the EQ5 and CG5. NOT the HEQ5 - would like to but too heavy for me. I REALLY must pay more attention :scratch: Slack eh? Loks like Gaz's answered yer Q tho.

[GordonCopestake]

Yup, i believe the EQ5/CG5/HEQ5 have the standard GP base whereas the EQ6 has the wider EM200 base, you should have no problems attaching a CG5 to a HEQ5 pier.

As an alternative look at the piers that Orion Optics make for the GP mount: http://www.orionoptics.co.uk/acatalog/gp_options.htm scroll to the bottom of the page. You need the pedestal (height chooseable) and the pedestal adapter.

[iancandler]

Trust me gordon I've looked at just about every pier/pedestal available between here and manituba..I have to re check the piggy bank now and give steve a ring..

[GordonCopestake]

Hehe, just thought the differing height of the OO pier was a good feature

[iancandler]

750mm is about right for me seated which co-incidently is the height of the skywatcher, sadly the orion comes out a bit more expensive as its another £40 for the top plate.. plus its in grey which will mean I have to paint it so it doesnt stand out to much..