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EQ8-R Pro question

Last post by lostone « Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:15 pm
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by lostone » Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:01 am

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Is anyone out there with an EQ8-R using the built in USB hub on there mount?

I'm working on relocating my Eagle from the scope to the pier and...

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what a bummer, i get the same problem with most usb hubs that are not powerd.. i typically just don't use them and run 3-4 usb cords to my laptop,...

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Last post by lostone
Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:15 pm
Polar Scope Question

Last post by bigfish « Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:32 am
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by bigfish » Sun Mar 07, 2021 2:15 am

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I'm sure this has been asked a million time before but nothings coming up in Google search.
When my reticle is turned to resemble a clock face the...

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No, the position of the counterweight bar is totally irrelevant to the operation of the polar scope. Just ignore it. What matters is that the reticle...

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Last post by bigfish
Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:32 am
"Type Initializatin Error" in Skywatcher´s ASCOM Driver

Last post by merkel1986 « Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:37 am
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by Gujopedi » Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:46 pm

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Hi all!

Some time ago (may be 18 months) i could control my HEQ5 via APT without any problem,
using
Ascom Platform 6.3.0.2831
Win 10
Serial >...

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Hello,

I had the exact same problem and wanted to simply share my thoughts and my (half)solution:

The problem itself is, I think, created by a bug...

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Last post by merkel1986
Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:37 am
Sky Watcher EQ6-R Pro Question

Last post by lostone « Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:49 am
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by bigfish » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:19 am

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Hello everyone!

I am eying a new EQ6-R Pro mount.
Super simple question:
Can you use the hand controller at the same time the mount is connected to...

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Would depend on which of the 2 EQ6-R Pro's you get. The one I had, had the USB port right in the mount head next to the Hand Controller port. I was...

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Last post by lostone
Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:49 am
Rowan Belt Modification to NEQ6 Pro Results

Last post by Gordon « Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:50 pm
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by howardschneck » Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:38 pm

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For those interested, I did just complete a Rowan Belt Mod on my NEQ6 Pro mount. I was able to get out the past 2 evenings and my guiding was better...

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Interesting. I have read differing opinions on whether or not Belt mods can or will improve guiding, but I will say that most people agree with what...

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Last post by Gordon
Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:50 pm
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro

Last post by yobbo89 « Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:05 pm
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by Kerry C. » Wed Apr 01, 2020 5:01 pm

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Ok a couple of questions regarding the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 mount.
Have you done the Rowen belt drive conversion and if so was it worth it?
Do I really...

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worth the upgrade :) , done a rowen belt mod to my eq6 .

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Last post by yobbo89
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:05 pm
Az GTi - very tempted.

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Dec 01, 2020 1:17 am
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by Gfamily » Fri May 31, 2019 2:03 pm

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Definitely tempted by the SW Az GTi mount.

I have a decent tripod and a Star Adventurer Wedge, so it works be nice to have a compact mount.
And the...

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Any recent experiences with this mount?
I have thought about one for my C90 Mak :)

I still like it. Should be a good match for C90.

Pros: compact...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Dec 01, 2020 1:17 am
Friday the 13th arrived late ...

Last post by messier 111 « Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:16 pm
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by messier 111 » Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:55 am

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today was the day to go get my new mount eq6-r.
well I thought so.
I brought my 120ed to see how the whole thing would behave.
at the beginning...

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Sorry to hear. I hope you can get a replacement.

thank you, as i said it starts badly with them.
I'm still at the stage of seeing what I'm going...

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Last post by messier 111
Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:16 pm
HEQ5 Polar Scope Diagonal

Last post by craigWA « Tue Nov 10, 2020 5:35 pm

by craigWA » Tue Nov 10, 2020 5:35 pm

I have been informed by SkyWatcher that the Polar Scope eyepiece will not fit in a diagonal (I know, I tried; the 1.25 diagonal diameter is larger...

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Last post by craigWA
Tue Nov 10, 2020 5:35 pm
question regarding odd behavior with EQMod/Ascom

Last post by yobbo89 « Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:57 pm
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by graywmj5 » Sun Oct 11, 2020 12:07 am

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HI all,

I have a question that I hope will be easily answered. Setting up EQMod and working with Stellarium. The programs seem to work fine together...

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as henk said, sounds like mount limits, i turned this off and just monitor every slew. you can set your own limits in eqmod

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Last post by yobbo89
Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:57 pm
HEQ5 Tripod

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:40 pm
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by craigWA » Fri Oct 09, 2020 6:45 pm

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Hi,
I want to use my HEQ5 tripod as a general heavy-duty tripod (camera+heavy lens, no tracking); does anyone know of a base that can be attached...

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You may have to fashion something out of wood that will act as a adapter between the two.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:40 pm
EQ-6 R doesn't know where i am...help!

Last post by graywmj5 « Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:51 am
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by graywmj5 » Wed Oct 07, 2020 4:11 am

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HI all,

Just setting up the EQ-6R mount and all seems to be working well with one exception. The mount has no idea where in the world I am. I think...

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Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I did the factory reset, and put in my information again. It was spot on after that.

Thanks so much for...

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Last post by graywmj5
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:51 am
Upgraded knobs for EQ6-R Pro?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Aug 17, 2020 6:28 pm
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by Larry 1969 » Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:07 pm

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Hello all!
Is there a good source for upgtaded knobs for my newer EQ6-R Pro?
I see some on eBay but question their quality.

Thanks!

Larry

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A friend has the same issue and he changed most of the mount bolts for machine head screws.
He uses a T-handle driver to move them.

Scopestuff may...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Aug 17, 2020 6:28 pm
EQ6-R Case now sold on Amazon!

Last post by helicon « Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:24 pm
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by Baskevo » Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:34 am

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For those of you with the EQ6-R Pro, I am sure you know that there are no great options for cases like you see with other mounts. The only one that I...

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Sounds great.

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Last post by helicon
Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:24 pm
Mount madness

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:24 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:27 pm

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Just ordered an AZ5 mount only from FLO in the UK to complement my new M1V and old TW1.

I suppose one of them will have to go, but I want to do some...

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Five days via DHL from the UK. It takes longer to get things from California via USPS or UPS than that. German efficiency?

Looks good and I like...

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:24 pm
Advice on Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro GOTO Mount & Tripod

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:54 pm
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by Joe...UK » Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:51 pm

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Hello everyone....my first post on your site please be kind..

I would like your help or reviews if you have had the luxury of using the Sky-Watcher...

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If this is strictly for AP then the mount will carry it but as Lokifish has mentioned the large cross section of the telescope tube will make it a...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:54 pm
Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro DEC belt Small Gear retaing circle fell off and missing

Last post by TheButcher « Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:37 pm
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by TheButcher » Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:45 pm

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Hey all,

Last night as I was just about to image Jupiter with my C-11 and SW Eq6-R Pro, and my Dec stopped movement but motor was running and I knew...

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it's been some time since i've opened up my eq6 pro (earlier model) i belt moded it and i'm pretty sure it uses the same gear cog .

you might be...

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Last post by TheButcher
Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:37 pm
EQ6-R Pro PEC Training

Last post by starfield « Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:33 am

by starfield » Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:33 am

Curious if anyone has used this. Tried running it last night for the first time but had too many fumbles punching the controller paddles and decide...

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Last post by starfield
Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:33 am
stuck choosing

Last post by SPIE7 « Fri May 29, 2020 3:20 pm
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by SPIE7 » Thu May 28, 2020 5:44 pm

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Hello all,
I am stuck between buying an Celestron CGEM ii and Skywatcher EQ6R. Any inputs would help, Thanks.

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I currently have the Celestron Nexstar 8SE, looking to get into astrophography. That mount is giving me more problems than it is worth. Sometimes it...

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Last post by SPIE7
Fri May 29, 2020 3:20 pm
Az Pronto mount only?

Last post by pakarinen « Fri May 22, 2020 3:34 pm

by pakarinen » Fri May 22, 2020 3:34 pm

Any vendors sell the Az Pronto mount without bundling a tripod?

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri May 22, 2020 3:34 pm
New Stuff

Last post by Kanadalainen « Fri May 22, 2020 2:39 am
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by Kanadalainen » Thu May 21, 2020 3:28 pm

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Hi all,

I recently bought a big dob... a strut 14.5 with good main optic - this made my XT10 somewhat redundant.

So...

I traded my Orion XT10 dob...

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Congrats on both acquisitions Ian! I am sure you will put them to a good use.

HI Andrey. - thanks its going to be good!!

3, that's a fairly...

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Fri May 22, 2020 2:39 am
Skywatcher standalone tripod

Last post by munkster « Sat May 16, 2020 6:35 am
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by munkster » Sun May 10, 2020 8:11 pm

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Am just organising myself for a proper assault on the night sky, and have now got my mount (Star Adventurer Pro) and scope (72ED) but think my tripod...

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I've got a stock EOS 550D...

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Sat May 16, 2020 6:35 am
EQ6 moving in an unusual way

Last post by yobbo89 « Mon May 11, 2020 3:43 pm
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by Jeffrsharpe » Mon May 11, 2020 1:54 pm

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Hi, just joined to see if anyone can help with my EQ6 mount.

I have EQ6 with skywatcher ED80 and Williams optics star 70 piggy backed, two cameras...

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Sounds like software issue, conflict, being forced to do a meridian flip or something, mount slew limits ectt. How is the mount connected? Hand...

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Last post by yobbo89
Mon May 11, 2020 3:43 pm
eq5 pro sync handset compatability

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue May 05, 2020 3:24 pm
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by topbum » Mon May 04, 2020 2:53 pm

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i have a nextar 8se with electronic focusser and want to know if the handset on a eq5 pro sync has focusser in its menu and will recognise my...

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Enjoy the new mount, they are a good reliable mount.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue May 05, 2020 3:24 pm
worm float

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:17 pm
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by yobbo89 » Wed Apr 22, 2020 4:38 pm

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decided to check the worm, it's alright, 30 microns ! hah , the system is still giving me grief though, a bit of rocking somewhere , thinking about...

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Here is what I'm rocking, litturaly :lol: , every bearing has a different tolerance, all of them have a bit of play in the internal bore including...

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Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:17 pm

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