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Can't align

Last post by Mirrorgirl « Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:20 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Sun Sep 17, 2023 12:28 pm

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Hi there

I can't seem to align my mount i have put day light savings YES date and time correct but still keeps pointing way out and says 45 degrees...

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Glad you came wright , when these things go wrong it also drives me mad

LOL YEAH ME TOO

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Last post by Mirrorgirl
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:20 pm
EQ6R-PRO

Last post by StarBru « Fri Sep 15, 2023 2:05 am
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by Razz » Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:23 am
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I've been putting money aside lately to get this mount. Today I sold my 1999 lifted Wrangler and guess what I just ordered...Yep....I have an EQ6-R...

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Well, I've only been able to use it twice due to weather but so far I'm happy with it. The only minor complaint I have is it would have been nice if...
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Last post by StarBru
Fri Sep 15, 2023 2:05 am
HEQ5 Pro default elevation limits

Last post by shauttra « Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:05 am
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by shauttra » Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:02 am

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Hi there!
I am experienced in astronomy but just now i got my first GoTo mount - HEQ5 Pro. It is connected to PC and controlled by Stellarium via USB...

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Should give a try for Skytech.

Yesterday i made a discovery - my observation site is little bit on slope. In E direction i look up slope, in W down...

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Last post by shauttra
Wed Sep 06, 2023 9:05 am
Well, I done did it now! Storm Warnings forecast....

Last post by Juno16 « Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:41 am
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by StarBru » Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:28 pm

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Saw it on CN Classifieds; a year-old SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro mount in excellent condition complete with tripod, hand controller, power cord, USB...

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Congratulations Bruce!

Outstanding deal!

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Last post by Juno16
Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:41 am
SynScan WiFi firmware Failed

Last post by avdhoeven « Tue Aug 08, 2023 12:33 am
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by modelsbynight » Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:09 am

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Hi
OK so I started using my EQM-35 everything went ok.

I have already emailed SkyWatcher Support , but figured I'd ask here as well if anyone has...

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I let it powered on for 24h without connecting and tried again and it worked again. So maybe that could work.

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Last post by avdhoeven
Tue Aug 08, 2023 12:33 am
Ok it's done ,

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:45 pm
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by messier 111 » Fri May 05, 2023 1:54 am

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I finally made my choice.
the winner is eqr6 pro with belt drive.
My TS 125mm telescope arrived in Montreal.
I needed a solid mount.
I discussed with...

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Hopefully you have no issues with this one Jean-Yves.
Many years ago the EQ-5 Synta mounts were the workhorse mounts of the hobby.
Not exactly...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:45 pm
EQM 35 on photography tripod for travel

Last post by OzEclipse « Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:49 am
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by TTMartin » Mon Jun 05, 2023 1:12 am

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I've been looking at getting either the Sky Watcher AZ-GTi with mods to make it an EQ mount, Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTi, or the Sky Watcher EQM...

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I've been looking at getting either the Sky Watcher AZ-GTi with mods to make it an EQ mount, Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTi, or the Sky Watcher EQM...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:49 am
AZ-GTe with ProScan on phone?

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri May 05, 2023 4:15 pm
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by pakarinen » Fri May 05, 2023 11:45 am

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Any hands-on experiences running a GTe (no hand controller) with ProScan on a cellphone? I downloaded the PScan app on my iPhone and played around...

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I have AZGTi which is very similar to AZGTe. I use SynScanPro to initiate and align the scope and then switch over to SkySafari Pro. In SkySafari it...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri May 05, 2023 4:15 pm
EQ8-R Pro question

Last post by ItsMeAstro « Tue May 02, 2023 7:12 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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I looks similar, so would be possible same eroor with cable !

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Last post by ItsMeAstro
Tue May 02, 2023 7:12 pm
EQ5 Pro Cables!

Last post by johnyjf « Sun Apr 30, 2023 6:46 pm
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by johnyjf » Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:34 pm

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My small portable mount is an EQ5 Pro, a fairly recent acquisition. One of the obvious traits is the stiffness of all the cables. Is it really...

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OK thanks for your responses. I will try FLO. Was just a little puzzled that they needed to be so heavy duty though I suppose that is better than too...

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Last post by johnyjf
Sun Apr 30, 2023 6:46 pm
EQM-35 Setup for Camera only

Last post by modelsbynight « Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:43 pm
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by modelsbynight » Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:29 pm

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Hi

I hope this posts ok

I read the manual and they remove the Declination Body off completely and replace it with a Dovetail ring which it comes...

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I have read about DIY illumination thanks for the photos, Need to go to plumbing store and get a fitting that works on my mount
Thanks

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Last post by modelsbynight
Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:43 pm
AZ-EQ5 Vs EQ6-R Power Questions

Last post by chris_g « Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:24 pm
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by chris_g » Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:38 am

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Hello all,

My new batteries have power meters on them and show in real time how many watts are being pulled. Any idea why the AZ-EQ5 would pull 11...

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Since I put the AZ-EQ5 on a regulated DC port, I haven't had any issues with it...

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Last post by chris_g
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:24 pm
Shortest Slew Path

Last post by JayTee « Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:47 pm
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by hatflyer » Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:06 pm
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I use NINA and EQMOD, with a SW AZ-GTi.

When I slew from 1 location to another that is just 10 degrees to the west, the scope instead slews 350 to...

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It sounds like you are getting your alignment nomenclature a bit confused. Remember that there are two types of alignments traditionally needed with...
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Last post by JayTee
Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:47 pm
Basic mount to use with SkyWatcher MAK90

Last post by pjakrishnan « Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:05 am
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by pjakrishnan » Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:46 am

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Apologies for coming in with a less than basic set of doubts & queries.

I am still trying to start my astrophotography using my old SkyWatcher MAK...

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Thanks again JayTee.

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Last post by pjakrishnan
Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:05 am
Polar alignment problem with synscan on 200p

Last post by Gordon « Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:26 pm
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by madMARTINmarsh » Tue Sep 24, 2019 12:19 pm

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Howdie all.

I recently purchased a synscan setup for my 200p which is mounted on an EQ5 mount.
I went to polar align (the first time I've tried to...

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See if this helps.

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Last post by Gordon
Sat Dec 24, 2022 6:26 pm
EQ6-R Pro polar scope question

Last post by Razz « Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:47 am
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by Razz » Sun Dec 11, 2022 12:34 am

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Last weekend I spent some time setting up software for this mount. I did it inside so I could work out connection issues that I knew I would have. I...

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The position of the reticle is totally arbitrary. They don't align it with anything at the factory. It is up to you to rotate the RA axis to put 12...

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Last post by Razz
Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:47 am
Alignment on Az/Gte mount

Last post by JayTee « Sun Nov 27, 2022 8:55 pm
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by Razz » Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:14 am

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I'm sure I'm doing something wrong that I haven't picked up on. I'm getting more into this hobby and have been trying to do more with this mount than...

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Here's another wild thought, you might want to peruse this post and hope somebody can answer it.

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Nov 27, 2022 8:55 pm
SW AZ-FTi Load Limit

Last post by hatflyer « Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:33 pm
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by hatflyer » Wed Nov 09, 2022 4:45 pm

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I will have an 11 pound load. The mount says the load limit is 11 pounds in Az/Alt mode. If used for photography in EQ mode, is this load too much?...

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The Celestron CG-4 or Skywatcher EQ-3/2 (same mount and company just different name)

They are rated at 20 lb capacity.
Both are manual mounts but...

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Last post by hatflyer
Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:33 pm
eqmod fixing disconnects.

Last post by Gordon « Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:07 pm

by Gordon » Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:07 pm

I've been setting up my old EQ5 motorized Skywatcher mount for use with my EQ80ed scope. Looking back it's probably been at least 8 years since I...

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Last post by Gordon
Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:07 pm
Can't get to the EQMOD Wiki

Last post by Gulf Coast Guy « Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:20 pm
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by Gulf Coast Guy » Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:55 am

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Trying to get to the eqmod wiki and can't.
I keep getting this.
Screenshot_20221022_114803 by pat w1 , on Flickr

Any help?

Thanks

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Looks like I'll Have Green Swamp Server to fall back on. or perhaps I should just
switch over now and not set myself up for another learning curve.

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Last post by Gulf Coast Guy
Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:20 pm
New StarAdventurer GTI PROBLEMS HELP please

Last post by BrooseK « Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:02 am
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by BrooseK » Sat Oct 01, 2022 3:29 pm

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Hello All and thank you for being here :)

I just received a new Star Adventurer GTI to try some easy small lens astrophoto fun
I've followed...

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So Skywatcher USA couldn't be bothered to answer my email request for assistance.
That is one company/product I will never buy again.
Thank you to...

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Last post by BrooseK
Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:02 am
SkyWatcher - SynScan Pro GOTO Upgrade Kit for EQ-6 Mount

Last post by JayTee « Thu Sep 22, 2022 12:23 am
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by JayTee » Sun Sep 11, 2022 11:27 pm

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Is anyone familiar with this upgrade kit for the eq6 mount. I just recently acquired an eq6 mount where both axes are motor driven but there is no...

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These are my second impressions of the SW EQ6 mount and the SynScan HC.

This is my first SkyWatcher/SynScan mount. Prior to this mount, I'm pretty...

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Sep 22, 2022 12:23 am
latitude and longitude

Last post by Gordon « Fri Sep 16, 2022 5:52 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Fri Sep 16, 2022 10:34 am

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hi there

I'm trying to put the right figures into my hand set on my mount..i wondered if someone could help....when i try to put them in the handset...

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1 Press the “MENU” shortcut key.

2 Use the scroll keys to select “Observation Site” and press the ENTER key to edit the geographic coordinates....

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Last post by Gordon
Fri Sep 16, 2022 5:52 pm
Pointing to wrong place

Last post by Mirrorgirl « Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:07 am
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by Mirrorgirl » Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:43 pm

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Hi there

The other night I did a polar align and a two star alignment it worked perfectly...went out last night it was pointing in right direction...

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I'm quite good at getting the north star in the right place..i just think its my latitude and longitude that's wrong... i have asked a question under...

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Last post by Mirrorgirl
Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:07 am
AZ-GTi with NINA

Last post by Richard « Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:56 pm
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by hatflyer » Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:50 pm

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I have not aligned my mount yet. Just tinkering. In NINA, it shows a current RA and DEC which is not accurate. Does star alignment with Synscan fix...

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From what I Remember when I had a Skywatcher alt/Az go to mount and updated the firmware the so called PRO version was for both EQ and Alt/Az mounts...

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Last post by Richard
Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:56 pm

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