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aenea
newbie
Reged: 08/11/09
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I´m considering buying Skywatcher 150p telescope (6 inch). But is it worth to buy it with EQ5 mount, or will EQ3-2 be good enough?
And i´m thinking about weight...will EQ5 be too heavy to move around constantly? How much will EQ5 weight?
Is EQ5 average enough for simple unguided astrophotography..or is it not worth to invest?
thanks for all the answers, and apolozise for my bad english.
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cdndob
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Reged: 07/28/06
Posts: 657
Loc: The Great White North
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aenea,
It's generally accepted that when getting into astrophotography (AP) that you get the heaviest mount you can afford and handle. It's also recommended for those new to AP to you start imaging with shorter focal lengths. DSLR + lens or CCD with a short focal length refractor, which is good for short unguided shots.
I don't have experience with the EQ3 or EQ5 but I move my EQ6 setup in three trips, head + tripod then counter weights followed by the scope without any trouble.
I'm sure others with direct EQ3 or EQ5 AP experience will chime in with better advise and no worries on your english, reads good to me. 
Welcome to Cloudy Nights!
Steve
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Jay Wise
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Reged: 11/21/08
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Aenea
The EQ-5 is a really good mount for the price. I got it with SynScan GoTO from OPT for $499! I couldn't imagine it at that price new. Thought it must be a typo! It is very easy to pickup and carry around fully assembled and I'm 73 years old. I have a 105mm Stellarvue Raptor Apo with quick release rings on it and it is about perfect. I think it might might carry the 6 inch for visual use but I don't think the EQ-3 will. Never undermount. It is always big trouble with a lot of frustration. I think the factory recommended payload on the EQ5 is 25 lbs.
Good luck, Jay
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aenea
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Reged: 08/11/09
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Thanks for all the advice.
Yes i'm favoring EQ-5 too atm. I'm a little skeptical about EQ3-2's aluminium tripod. EQ-5 has steel.
Taking AP at one step at a time, i know more advanced AP require a much better mount and tracking. At beginning just visual use, and little DSLR. When i'm more experienced, then i can take this hobby to next level.
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