TheSkySearchers

Hey all,

I finally got my iOptron CEM70 after a 2 month wait. I have yet to use it due to weather (Go figure). I did have a chance to hook it up to the Ascom and seems to run smooth. I got to get used to the locking mechanism. I will get it a nice test probably Wednesday night if its clear and see how it does with a C11. Gona stick my DSLR then move on to Mars. I will be able to test it with my new refractor hopfully by the weekend if not then next week.

I did notice that the wires that they show in the stock photos hanging loose, now come with a black nylon wrap. But still thinking of a way to secure it more maybe just Velcro and make a plastic cover for the back.

Here are some photos of the back. I was always curious of what color it was. It looks navy blue in the photos, but it is Black.

That's a nice solid looking piece of kit.

I hope you have many happy hours together!

Regards

Graeme

Man, Butcher, I can imaging how excited you are!

Really nice mount. Enjoy!

Congrats on the new mount. I hope you have it up and running quickly without any hitches.

I'm seriously considering trading in my CEM60 for the 70. I wonder how much trouble I would get in. It might be worth it.

Cheers,
JT

Thanks for the pics. Enjoy the new mount.

Thanks all

Hopefully, the skies will be good soon. Tomorrow night looks like I may have a decent chance. I will probably try this out first. It is the New ZWO Mount for the 1600/294/183 size ect.. and I got a ZWO Eos EFW adapter. I put this together in case the mount didn't come in time so I had something to image DSOs with until I got the new refractor. The cannon 75-300mm lens is attached but I plan on getting a Rokonin or Samyang 115mm or something like that for it and piggy back it.

I also had to settle on a Meoptex guider from Amazon lol It. I couldn't afford any more at the time. it was $49.99 and I had $25 amazon giftcard. But will just test it out for the fun of it. Then this weekend I will thow the C11 on it and see how long I can go unguided with it.