Telescope Reviews: Orion AstroTrack Drive Motor

The Orion AstroTrack drive motors fit the EQ-1 and EQ-2 mounts. They use a 9v battery for power. Sounds great, but I just read a review that said that they constrict altitude adjustment and that they don't allow you to move the scope manually. Also, the guy said that his varied in speed, especially when the battery was getting low. The next reviewer had only praise for his motor.

I am about to buy an EQ-2 and was looking forward to using this motor. Now I'm not sure. Has anyone around here had experience with one? Thanks.

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--Russell

"Akita mani yo." Observe everything as you walk. (--Lakota)

Celestron Celestar 8 Standard SCT, f10
Celestron 80mm Wide View ref., f5
Criterion RV-6 Dynascope, Newt., f8, (c. 1962)
Sears Discoverer 60mm ref., f7, (c. 1973)
Celestron Ultima DX 10x50, 6.5 TFOV
Tasco 7x35 wide
Several mediocre eyepieces