Eq6 pro synscan manual

The EQ6-R Pro allows you to set change the default auto guide speed of the mount of 0. I have experimented using a guiding rate of 1. For a real-life example of the autoguiding performance, you can expect with this mount, have a look at the screenshot below. The guiding graph shows that my total RMS error is 0. Generally, a total RMS error of under 1-second means that you can expect pinpoint stars in your long exposure images.

When it comes to equatorial mounts for astrophotography, being heavy is a good thing. The weight of the EQ head is 38 lbs on its own, and the tripod adds another Luckily, the EQ head includes a useful carry handle that I have certainly put to good use. Also, the supplied counterweight bar is retractable, which makes transporting the mount out the door of my garage a little easier. It was heavy and awkward, but manageable. This is not possible with the EQ6-R, which is understandable considering the increased payload capacity lbs of the mount.

To transport the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R from my detached garage to the yard, I must remove the counterweights and the telescope first. The good news is, this heavy profile means that accidentally bumping the polar alignment out of position by kicking a tripod leg is unlikely.

Smaller, ultra-portable mounts like the iOptron SkyGuider Pro do not share this quality. It may be tempting to you to open up the EQ mount head and take a look. I would advise against this personally, as you may do more harm than good.

In my experience, the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R can track accurately for minute exposures or longer without any re-greasing or modifications to the worm gears when autoguiding is leveraged. I suggest spending the time to get your balance and polar alignment spot-on before blaming the mount for bad tracking.

The Messier object list gets a lot of use for amateur astronomers in the Northern Hemisphere, while the NGC catalog is great for pointing the telescope at more obscure nebulae and star clusters. The database also includes IC and Caldwell catalogs, which covers most of the noteworthy subjects in the night sky. I only wish the database included the Sharpless catalog, for items such as the Tulip Nebula with no alternative designation. I use the hand controller to align and center my target.

After a quick polar alignment routine using the QHY PoleMaster, the pointing accuracy of the mount is spot-on using just a 1-star alignment. The deep sky tour is a very cool feature for visual observation sessions. Imagine a star party or public outreach event where you want to have the best list of targets at the ready. This feature generates a list of the most famous deep-sky objects that appear in the current night sky overhead.

You simply go through the list and pick them off one by one. Periodic tracking error is present in all equatorial telescope mounts, and is due to the design of the internal gears. The PEC training procedure requires that you first polar align and star align the telescope mount.

Then, slew to a star close to the celestial equator, and center it in the telescope eyepiece or imaging camera. From here you can select the speed you would like to use for PEC training.

The Sky-Watcher SynScan manual suggests using 0. Now, your job is to keep the star centered in the FOV using the left and right direction keys on the hand controller. Once the PEC training routine has completed, the elapsed time will stop. It is recommended to wait for at least one PEC training reply cycle to complete before you start taking your images.

I have experienced this issue myself, when I used an AC to DC power adapter that did not provide a minimum 4 amps of power. As you may have noticed, there is a lot to cover when discussing all of the features of the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro SynScan computerized telescope mount. The very first night I used the EQ6-R, I captured one of my favorite astrophotography images to date, and I knew I was in a for a long relationship with this mount.

A reliable equatorial mount is the foundation of every great deep sky astrophotography kit, and the EQ6-R is a worthy investment for those looking for a stable, long-term solution for long-exposure imaging. It is robust and tracks very well. I was taking 5-minute subs with no star trails. The stepper motors are quiet. I have been doing astrophotography for several years using a lighter weight mount but I was ready to setup up to a heavier payload mount and I am very pleased.

If so, let me know your experiences with it in the comments. To stay up to date with my latest adventures in the backyard, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter.

Until next time, clear skies! Great review! Quick question about power supplies—have you tried to run it with the Pocket Power Box? Hey Jack! No, I have not tried to run the mount using the PPB!

I keep my devices running off of the powerbox separate. Great review Trevor. I too have this mount. I came from a AVX and the mount tracks much better no more babysitting the mount. I truly love this mount and I do not plan on changing for years to come. I got started on a skyguider pro, and ended up buying the eq6. The home Depot 35inch husky work cart fits the foam the mount comes in fyi.

The cart has wheels and is easy to transport. Are you able to use PHD2 to keep the star centered instead of doing it manually? Thanks Mike. Thanks for sharing, and enjoy the EQ6-R! Thank you for your input, Jimmy. I agree that this mount is built for the long haul. The fact that my old HEQ5 is still in tip-top shape goes to show how these Sky-Watcher mounts hold up over time. Kyle — WOW, great point.

The manual says to be guiding for at least a minute before running the PEC training function. Glad you brought this up, thank you! Hi Trevor, awesome review. The ASI app showed my correct location. If I manually changed the Synscan back from E to W, it would hold for a moment, and then switch back to E. So I caution you to look for this if you try that connection. After a quick configuration using my phone, the Wifi dongle connects to the ASI wifi network.

I also ordered an EQmod cable because I know a cable will always work better than wifi, but it has not arrived yet. I did have guiding issues but it remains to be determined if those were due to the wifi dongle or bug in the latest update. There are lots of complaints about guiding issues in another thread. Good luck! Here is how I did it. The thing about the plugs are that there are not the same of wires available to control it.

That is great. Works great. This mount is wonderful. Looks and feels the part and so far plays the part amazingly well. Toasty A note on the service I have received from FLO : There was a small issue with the tripod legs where they wouldn't hold fast no matter how hard I tightened the bolts and when I advised Flo of this there was no hesitation from them in saying to me to send the tripod back to them for testing and assuring me that if there is an issue with them they would be replaced without question.

I sent them back and within a couple of weeks their tech guys confirmed that there was indeed a rare problem and that a new set had been sent to me and would be there next day. Which they were. I have been so impressed by these guys and it is such a pleasure to see that old school customer service is still alive and well.

Fantastic service through FLO delivery was fast. The installation is so good, so quiet and with a sturdy tripod! Many thanks to the staff at FLO! Fantastic service from FLO. Not had decent weather to properly test it yet, but once I've had a few sessions I'll expand my review, but so far I'm very impressed! Read all 25 customer reviews Yes - it has a dual fit saddle which can accept Vixen-style 45mm or 75mm Losmandy-style dovetails.

Frequently bought with this product:. About this product Model: skywatcher-eq6r-pro Part Number: Higher Torque. Improved Latitude adjustment controls with greater range of latitudes possible. SNAP camera control port. USB port. PPEC worm gear and worm periodic error correction function avoids having to constantly re-train. Build-in carrying handle for convenient transportation and setup.

Dual-fit 45mm Vixen-style or 75mm Losmandy-style dovetail saddle. EQ1 fixed rate single axis motor drive. All models with AZ mount. Sq6 cart contains 0 items for 0,00 EUR.

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