Brantuk Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I agree with Andy - get the NEQ6 Pro then you can pretty much put any ota on it (excluding big dobs). You can get them around £700 "nearly new" - then decide on the tube later. The 925 is pushing the payload on a CG5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 That's what I thought, hence looking at the EQ6. Is the EQ6 compatible with any particular type of dovetail bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnC Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Vixen usually i think, but upgraded pucks are available. Losmandy would be better if imaging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 The ADM upgrade is the one I use - it takes either or..... Very solid and stable and gives you much more confidence with heavy loads http://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/adm-dual-saddle-upgrade-for-heq5-and-eq6-series-mounts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Thanks both. I know I want the NEQ6 and I can get one as part of a package with a 250PDS or 300P on it. (likely the 250PDS or I may find myself lifting overhead again) Then I could change the OTA at a later date... I think that will be my long term plan. It gives me more time to read up on imaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 The 250P is about the most you wanna put on it Craig - pretty good for visual but forget photography (I know you're an observer). Despite it's capacity the 10" is a huge sail and you'll be forever waiting for anything bigger to settle down. Seting up's also a bit lengthy and intensive. I'd stick to 200P or 925 to be honest - or a nice frac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 craig 200 p is nice, its the one i have and its not tooooo big so will fit at side of your fridge :-) Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) Hey Craig laying flat (doctors orders) gets boring so I inevitably end up searching the web for astro related stuff on iPhone. <br /><br />Anyway I saw this deal from scs astro and thought it was pretty reasonable price for what you're getting. <br /><br />http://www.scsastro.co.uk/catalogue/explorer-300pds-neq6-pro.htm Edited October 1, 2012 by catman161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Also (off topic) but maybe you can answer-why when I edit my posts using iPhone and tapatalk do I get the funny br/ and &:39 type stuff? It really annoys me on a purely aesthetic level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 What worries me Craig is you have no room in your house, an EQ6 and a maybe a big CAT is quite a set up especially if it needs stripping down after every session, it soon becomes a chore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 The main problem was the lifting, the room for storage I can sort (though it really pisses the girlfriend off! ). I want to "meet" an NEQ6 so I can have a go at lifting one, before I purchase. I'm likely to venture towards a 250PDS/200P given the advice and experience of the old tubes weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 The combo of a Eq6 and a 250 or 200P is bigger then the scope you sold me if left up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Oh no, it wouldn't be left up. This is another reason to see the mount in the flesh, to gauge how easy it would be to store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 You're welcome to come over and check out the NEQ6 any time Craig. Though Sheila might be closer for you and I'm sure she'd oblige. Just let me know if you'd like to arrange a visit here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Excellent, thanks Kim. I might PM you to arrange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 LOL love to see your face when you see one in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 I'll get Kim to take a photograph! NEQ6 and C9.25 does seem a popular combination, based on SGL and comments above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnC Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Thats the best option Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 How tall is your fridge Craig Better buy some weight lifting gear at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Easy solution to all your problems Craig - remove the fridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Or get a smaller fridge and a bigger scope Simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 You guys... THAT'S A BRILLIANT IDEA! A MINI FRIDGE! Now to convince SWMBO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Remove the fridge and remove the missus - all problems solved lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Remove the fridge and remove the missus - all problems solved lol LOL I'll suggest it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 craig, i have NEQ6 and you have seen how large I am and I manage to lug it around and in and out of the back of the van. Dont know where you live but you can come and have a look at the one I have, also have EQ5 but i think that is not up to what you want to do. Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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