The AZ-EQ6 is a the ultimate multi-role mount, blending the popularity of an EQ mount with the convenience of an AZ mount. For the price, the Sky Watcher is every … Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Mount. The Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro mount sits on a very sturdy tripod, with 2” diameter stainless steel legs, a tripod spreader plate with cut-outs for eyepiece storage, and tripod feet that will snuggle into the dirt or grass. Next would be to connect the GPS Unit, but … The Orion is going to a friend, and the SkyWatcher will be my main and only mount. It has all the upgraded features you would expect of its kind that can easily compete with more expensive alternatives. With it's heavy-duty, 44-pound payload capacity the AZ-EQ6 can handle a large variety of optical systems for both imaging and visual applications. ; Complete dismantle of the mount head. Phil The Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SynScanTM is designed with the novice user in mind. Im putting it on a pier in my new observatory in a couple of weeks... so its a short-lived … SkyWatcher EQ6-R - posted in Mounts: I dont think Ive made an update since my inquiry into which mount I should buy. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a … No the Saxon mount does not have the USB port but I bought the USB add on and also the Wireless add on. ... Firmware: AZ-EQ6 and EQ6-R Mount, Version 2.11. This application is used to update the motor controller's firmware of a Skywatcher GO-TO mount, with a SynScan hand control programmed with the SynScan Relay firmware, a SynScan USB dongle or a SynScan hand controller working in PC-Direct mode. First impressions: This is one heavy mount! New Sky-Watcher EQ6-R (Pro) - posted in Mounts: So far all seems really good with this Mount, I updated the Controller Firmware and maybe check on the Motor Firmware later on. The HyperTune ® service for the Skywatcher EQ6-R mount includes but is not limited to:. Cheers. I use the Wireless mostly with SynScan Pro on my phone. Sky-Watcher - The worlds largest telescope manufacturer. Inspection and cleaning of each part - removing all metal burrs, shavings, thick grease and foreign objects. The SynScan hand controller slides to a handy holder that attaches to one of the tripod legs. Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro First Impressions - posted in Mounts: I just assembled my new EQ6-R Pro. Complete inspection of the mount head. Connection to the Computer was simple enough and was able to connect to most of my Software. SKYWATCHER EQ6 PRO MOUNT For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the trusted EQ6 PRO SynScan TM is your answer. These work fine. Ive been carrying my old mount in and out of the house pretty easily... but this one will be a challenge! The instructions were very clear and I had no issues. I was torn between the Orion Atlas and the SkyWatcher EQ6-R. With it's heavy duty, 44 pound payload capacity the AZ-EQ6 can handle a large variety of optical systems for both imaging and visual applications. One Software I wanted to make sure would work was Starry Night Pro v8. Sky Watcher tries their hand with a high-end EQ6 mount, and they did a great job with the EQ6R-Pro. The Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 does have the USB port built in to the mount if you get new stock. I ended up purchasing the SkyWatcher EQ6-R, which is replacing my Orion SkyView Pro. The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 is the ultimate multi-role mount, blending the popularity of an EQ mount with the convenience of an AZ mount. Alt-azimuth mounts have controls to point the telescope view vertically in altitude, and horizontally in azimuth.They are commonly used for terrestrial viewing and can be used for astronomical viewing by compactness, stability and light weight.