SolarQuest review
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Re: SolarQuest review
Great Review Pedro!
One question, is it possible use this mount in equatorial mod? (like the SkyWatcher AZ GTi)?
Um grande abraço!
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One question, is it possible use this mount in equatorial mod? (like the SkyWatcher AZ GTi)?
Um grande abraço!
Ronnie
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Re: SolarQuest review
HI Ronnie
No, you can use it only in azimuthal mode. It works only for solar observation
abraço amigo
No, you can use it only in azimuthal mode. It works only for solar observation
abraço amigo
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Re: SolarQuest review
Great review, ordered
Just for info, if I ever come over as "blunt" or upset it is not intentional, I am AUTISTIC, I have Aspergers, and ADHD, Autism, so my apologies if I ever sound, unintentionally confrontational. Thank you
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Re: SolarQuest review
Just bought, HATE the terrible flimsy tripod not safe for an expensive kit so changed for EQ5 legs from Ebay
Thanks for the SUPERB review it was that, that sold me
The video is of the flimsy mount only don't download if slow internet
Thanks for the SUPERB review it was that, that sold me
The video is of the flimsy mount only don't download if slow internet
Just for info, if I ever come over as "blunt" or upset it is not intentional, I am AUTISTIC, I have Aspergers, and ADHD, Autism, so my apologies if I ever sound, unintentionally confrontational. Thank you
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
Re: SolarQuest review
No ? it is a Solar mount ?Ronnie_Clayton wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:03 amGreat Review Pedro!
One question, is it possible use this mount in equatorial mod? (like the SkyWatcher AZ GTi)?
Um grande abraço!
Ronnie
Just for info, if I ever come over as "blunt" or upset it is not intentional, I am AUTISTIC, I have Aspergers, and ADHD, Autism, so my apologies if I ever sound, unintentionally confrontational. Thank you
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
Re: SolarQuest review
Any idea whet it means when the RED and GREEN LED's flash alternately, is it looking for GPS ?
Just for info, if I ever come over as "blunt" or upset it is not intentional, I am AUTISTIC, I have Aspergers, and ADHD, Autism, so my apologies if I ever sound, unintentionally confrontational. Thank you
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
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Re: SolarQuest review
Thanks,GPS then, appreciated
Just for info, if I ever come over as "blunt" or upset it is not intentional, I am AUTISTIC, I have Aspergers, and ADHD, Autism, so my apologies if I ever sound, unintentionally confrontational. Thank you
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
Re: SolarQuest review
I fitter remote focus to my ED72 on the GREAT Skywatcher Solar tracking mount
https://youtu.be/o7VXcG6hmFA
AND what about the 12v adapter that comes with it, perfect
https://youtu.be/o7VXcG6hmFA
AND what about the 12v adapter that comes with it, perfect
Just for info, if I ever come over as "blunt" or upset it is not intentional, I am AUTISTIC, I have Aspergers, and ADHD, Autism, so my apologies if I ever sound, unintentionally confrontational. Thank you
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
Esprit 120mm triplet refractor
Celestron Evolution Edge HD 8"
72mm Ed Skywatcher for Solar
SkyTee 2
Sky-Watcher SolarQuest
Gitzo Systematic Series 5
ASI 178MM
Daystar Quark Ha
WO Binoviewers
Many eyepieces 2"
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Re: SolarQuest review
What brand of scope is this Pedro? It looks like a small fine apochromatic refractor.
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Re: SolarQuest review
Not really, you better change it. I did it recently. The maximum payload is 4kg
SW102_SM60_SolarQuest_20200422-011 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr
SW102_SM60_SolarQuest_20200422-010 by Pedro Ré, on Flickr


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Re: SolarQuest review
Hi There and welcome to the forum. I have the AZ GTi, essentially the non solar version but with the same tripod. I changed mine so it sits on top of my EQ6 tripod.shetowl2020 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:03 pmWhat about the tripod, is it solid? live in a windy area in Shetland, UK
Or, alternatively on my pier

I got one of these adapters from FLO https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-wa ... ripod.html
IMHO, either the solarquest or the AZ GTi package (including tripod) is built to a price point and the savings are made with the tripod. Any good tripod with a 3/8" thread on the top will be a better alternative than the stock tripod.

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Re: SolarQuest review
Do you still need the extension pole on the EQ6marktownley wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:02 pmHi There and welcome to the forum. I have the AZ GTi, essentially the non solar version but with the same tripod. I changed mine so it sits on top of my EQ6 tripod.shetowl2020 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:03 pmWhat about the tripod, is it solid? live in a windy area in Shetland, UK
Do you still need the extension pole on the EQ6
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Or, alternatively on my pier
P1100963 by Mark Townley, on Flickr
I got one of these adapters from FLO https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-wa ... ripod.html
IMHO, either the solarquest or the AZ GTi package (including tripod) is built to a price point and the savings are made with the tripod. Any good tripod with a 3/8" thread on the top will be a better alternative than the stock tripod.
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Re: SolarQuest review
No, I thought I might, but, took it off in the end. Depends how tall you are I guess 


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