Discuss Skywatcher mounts.
SW AZ-FTi Load Limit
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Track rocket launches with Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro
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GoSkyWatch5 »
Tue Aug 02, 2022 8:19 pm
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I wish to use my Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro mount with an Orion 120mm guide scope and ZWO ASI120MM-S camera to track launches out of Cape Canaveral from my...
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Here's an update in case anyone else is interested in trying this using Mac OSX. I was able to install an old version of KStars on my m1 MacBook Air....
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Last post by GoSkyWatch5
Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:05 pm
Is anyone controlling the skywatcher with skysafari?
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TSS_ASTRO »
Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:53 am
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Hello all,
I have the Orion Sirius EQ mount - which I believe is identical to the skywatcher HEQ5.
Someone told me this mount can be controlled by...
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You don't need to build your own interface.
I control my Takahashi EM-200 with Sky Safari on iPad using a SkyFi interface. It works brilliantly....
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Last post by OzEclipse
Sat Jul 23, 2022 1:20 pm
HEQ5 Pro RA Play during Rowan Mod
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skysnapper »
Fri Apr 08, 2022 2:29 pm
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I've just done the Rowan belt mod on a few months old HEQ5Pro.
Dec conversion went without problems.
Doing RA, after removing the motor I found...
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Massive massive improvement ! :dance:
Was lucky enough to test just now and guiding staying roughly below 1 arc second.
Thanks to all who pointed...
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Last post by Juno16
Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:53 pm
"Type Initializatin Error" in Skywatcher´s ASCOM Driver
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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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Hi Günter!
I have had similar problems and looking at the Release Notes from Skywatcher, it seems that a workaround is in place starting with...
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Last post by amv8vantage
Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:32 am
EQ8-R Question
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Caribur »
Mon Jan 17, 2022 2:55 pm
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Hello,
I recently purchased a Skywatcher EQ8-R mount and I have a question: in order to operate correctly, both the RA clutch lever and the DEC...
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Both clutches need to be tight. The drive motors can only drive the telescope mount axes when the clutches are tight.
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Last post by JayTee
Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:53 pm
HEQ5 Rowan belt mod tutorial
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MartinF »
Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:10 pm
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I just made a tutorial on how I performed the Rowan Belt mod on my HEQ5. Maybe it could be of some use for someone who is planning it. I chose text...
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Yeah, I think you can hear that already in my video. The sound before/after.
Yes, definitely quieter.
Luckily, my mount is pretty well behaved....
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Last post by Juno16
Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:39 pm
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R and the SynScan GPS Module
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NoDarkSkies »
Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:04 pm
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I got my new EQ6-R Pro the one with the USB Port on the Head and on the Hand Controller.
I connect the SynScan GPS Module to the Hand Controller and...
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Back in the Game, Took a little longer than a year and a half to complete my new home so now I am back settings up my hardware.
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Last post by NoDarkSkies
Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:10 pm
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Last post by graywmj5
Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:21 pm
SKyTee-2 mechanics?
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pakarinen »
Thu Nov 04, 2021 5:30 pm
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Didn't find pics, so -
Does the counterweight bar unscrew completely from the ST-2?
Is there a safety washer at the end of the counterweight rod...
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Didn't find pics, so -
Does the counterweight bar unscrew completely from the ST-2?
Is there a safety washer at the end of the counterweight rod...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Nov 04, 2021 7:30 pm
Az GTi - very tempted.
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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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Well, I succumbed
Curious to hear about your long(er) term experiences after you've had it for awhile.
Still delighted with it in combination...
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Last post by Gfamily
Fri Oct 22, 2021 8:30 pm
Skywatcher mount and Bresser telescope
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Lironna »
Wed Oct 20, 2021 9:04 am
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hello, help needed please. :)
i bought the skywatcher eq6 pro alt-az. i already have a bresser refrector telescope , 152, 6 . this telescope will...
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Welcome to TSS Lironna! The dovetail on your scope is a bit strange, consisting of 3 pieces. It does look like Vixen style and as Pakarinen indicated...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Oct 20, 2021 9:20 pm
Question - Sky Watcher EQ6-R Pro and SynScan, what to do if SynScan locks
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chris_g »
Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:22 am
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I was out tonight working out some kinks with the SynScan Hand set. I was manually slewing to some area and started sidereal tracking and everything...
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I stopped using the hand controller and switched to synscan pro on the mini PC. The software acted goofy once or twice but after reboot the PC, the...
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Last post by chris_g
Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:46 pm
For the lucky owners of SkyWatcher Skytee 2 mount :)
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Bigzmey »
Fri Oct 08, 2021 11:55 pm
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As you know Skytee 2 can accommodate up to 3 scopes. I was searching for a compact vixen style saddle for the top position to hold my 80ST frac. It...
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I put rings on mine, but I would like to take them off.
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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:21 pm
Az -Eq6 -service video
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UkDave »
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:44 am
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If anyone it thinking of stripping their Az -Eq6 a friend of mine has posted a strip down video which may be helpful , graham is very knowledgeable...
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Thank you Dave, I am sure this will help out the Skywatcher fans quite a bit.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Sep 12, 2021 5:40 pm
Skywatcher SAM PC connectivity
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maceemiller »
Thu Aug 05, 2021 4:50 pm
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Hi all.
So, I have the skywatcher star adventurer mini and I love it....works perfectly....except....
I'm trying to get the dithering working and...
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Hi all, just a quick update....
If anyone else has connection issues its 99.9% the USB lead itself.
I've been puzzled as to why I couldn't connect...
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Last post by maceemiller
Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:34 am
Mount
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EDog »
Mon Jul 26, 2021 12:05 am
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I have a new Esprit 80, 50 ED guidescope on a HEQ5 mount. I cannot figure out how to mount my guidescope. There seems to be way too much movement on...
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Thanks Rob,
Reading carefully is almost always the correct procedure. Thanks again.
Cheers
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Last post by JayTee
Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:53 am
EQ6 R Pro Usb integrated burning
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tayfun »
Fri Jul 09, 2021 11:36 pm
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Friends, first of all, I apologize for English.I used a translation program.I burned the motherboard 3 times.1.short circuit 2.USB port not working...
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I reckon it's your power supply causing the damage or the ra motor you can see the 12volt terminal burnt and the voltage controller on the left of...
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Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:20 am
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