· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 xcy sage Reged: 05/15/06 Loc: Europe Celestron CG-5 and Sky-Watcher EQ5       #2554803 - 08/01/08 03:29 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I though that the above two mounts are the same, but I have discovered that the non GOTO CG-5 comes with a bigger steal tripod that the EQ5. Will the EQ5 with the smaller steal tripod be sufficient for mounting a C8 SC OTA? Post Extras:       Luigi Postmaster Reged: 07/03/07 Loc: MA Re: Celestron CG-5 and Sky-Watcher EQ5 [Re: xcy]       #2554922 - 08/01/08 04:22 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   CG5 is beefier than the EQ5 and the tripod has 2" diameter stainless steel legs making it very stable. In the US, price for the go-to version is only $525 at http://www.telescopes.net/store/index.php Post Extras:       xcy sage Reged: 05/15/06 Loc: Europe Re: Celestron CG-5 and Sky-Watcher EQ5 [Re: Luigi]       #2555042 - 08/01/08 05:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The GOTO CG-5 is still very expensive in Europe. This is why I am thinking about the non GOTO EQ5. But I have not realized till now that they don't use the same tripod. Post Extras:       OscarU journeyman Reged: 11/22/06 Re: Celestron CG-5 and Sky-Watcher EQ5 [Re: xcy]       #2556033 - 08/02/08 11:50 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hello How can this mount cost just $525, i have seen this mount almost every where with other price, like $650. Post Extras:       sang33ta scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 07/08/08 Loc: UK Re: Celestron CG-5 and Sky-Watcher EQ5 [Re: OscarU]       #2556320 - 08/02/08 03:07 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The cheapest shop new CG5-GT I've seen in the UK is £425 thats $850! It's no wonder manufacturers refer to our island as Treasure Island! Post Extras:       OscarU journeyman Reged: 11/22/06 Re: Celestron CG-5 and Sky-Watcher EQ5 [Re: sang33ta]       #2557006 - 08/03/08 12:01 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Haha That is true. But really, what is the real avarage cost of this mount. Post Extras:       xcy sage Reged: 05/15/06 Loc: Europe Re: Celestron CG-5 and Sky-Watcher EQ5 [Re: OscarU]       #2557280 - 08/03/08 07:58 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Since CG-5 is not an option, will the EQ5 with the smaller tripod be sufficient for mounting a C8 SC OTA? Also, will the motor drives for the CG-5 or the SkyView Pro work on the EQ5 with no modifications? Post Extras:       KI4YUN sage Reged: 04/21/08 Loc: Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada Re: Celestron CG-5 and Sky-Watcher EQ5 [Re: xcy]       #2998420 - 03/22/09 03:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The CG5 looks almost exactly like my Skyview Pro mount. I am not a fan of that mount. I have had 2 faulty motors on it, and I still need to send back in this motor for a replacement. Just to ask. Is it normal for the motor to have like a crunching sound and hang for like 1 -2 seconds before it starts moving? I believe it is called the declination motor. It is the one that turns the telescope left and right. I didn't use to have the problem in the first 3 months of owning the scope. I will post a video shortly of what I mean as it is hard to explain. I may just buy the scope and some accessories and just take my current mount to school. I could probably just breakdown the mount and stow it in my car. I really like the WO 66 I am really excited about it. Just as a side question could I split double stars with that small of a scope? I heard you can't really do it with a newt because of the obstruction. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 14 registered and 23 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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