What is the difference between EQ5 and HEQ5?
The HEQ5 will support much more weight than the EQ5, so the whole setup will be much more stable. A single axis motor drives only the right ascension axis, and a dual axis motor controls both right ascension & declination.
How portable is HEQ5?
The maximum payload capacity of the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 is 30 lbs. This is more than adequate for numerous deep-sky astrophotography configurations using a telescope. Most often, I use the HEQ5 with a small doublet refractor telescope (William Optics Zenithstar 73) that weighs 5.5 lbs.
Where is iOptron located?
Woburn, MA
A Brief Timeline of Events
| Date | Announcement |
|---|---|
| Jan. 2007 | iOptron Company is Born |
| May. 2007 | Headquarters established in Woburn, MA, USA |
| Nov. 2007 | SmartStar GoTo Telescope mount named Sky and Telescope Hot Product for 2008 |
| Apr. 2008 | iOptron makes it’s first appearance at NEAF |
What is home position on an equatorial mount?
The home position of the mount is the position where the telescope is pointing at the NCP (north celestial pole) or SCP(south celestial pole). This is accomplished by setting the mount with the balance (counter-weight) bar pointed downwards and the scope aimed north or south (as appropriate).
Is iOptron a Chinese company?
Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA, iOptron owns state of the art engineering and manufacturing facilities in China.
What is iOptron iPolar?
The iOptron iPolar e-Polarscope is a highly precise and easy-to-use electronic polar scope. The iPolar is unique in that it can be easily installed inside the RA shaft on all iOptron EQ mounts except for the SmartEQ Pro. This keeps it nice and compact in your system.
How do I set my telescope to home position?
How do I set home position in Eqmod?
- The mount home position is shown below. To accurately achieve this position.
- Loosen the RA clutch and rotate until the RA setting circle reads 6. Tighten RA clutch.
- Rotate the DEC setting circle until the indicator shows 90 degrees 10. Rotate the DEC AXIS 90 degrees until the setting circle indicator shows 0 11.
Is the neq6 pro the same as the heq5?
An EQ6 / NEQ6 Pro alongside my own modified HEQ5. Pro versions with GoTo are mostly white while the non-GoTo versions are most usually black. Weights for the mount head are given. Note: This applies only to European versions. American versions with the Orion Brand are often black even when GoTo equipped.
Is the heq5 a good mount for astrophotography?
The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 is a very capable astrophotography mount with all of the features of the larger NEQ6. A wise investment due to its proven reliability and affordability. The payload capacity of 13.7 kg (30 lbs) may limit your use depending on your current imaging equipment.
Which is better a heq5 or a star tracker?
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Equatorial Mount Review The HEQ5 is a big step up from the star tracker category. Some of the major advantages of a telescope mount in this class are GoTo functionality and increased payload capacity.
What’s the difference between the heq5 and eq6-r mounts?
Another difference in the two mounts is the belt-drive system found in the EQ6-R, which some say can make a big difference in tracking accuracy. I have not found the need to upgrade my Sky-Watcher HEQ5 with the Rowan Belt Mod which replaces the HEQ5 Pro’s original spur gear drive train with timing belts.