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doug76
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Re: Orion Sirius EQ-G (Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Syntrek)
07/20/08 03:06 AM
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The rating of the Sirius mount is about the same as the CG-5, but as it uses the same motors and gears as the Atlas, you know it will be quieter and I wouldn't doubt, somewhat stronger. Is the cost difference justified? I can't say, but you never seem to here it mentioned as an alternative to or upgrade from the CG-5. Generally it seems people move right up from the CG-5 and it's Meade equivalent LXD-75 to the Atlas. Kind of the orphan child, is the Sirius/HEQ-5.
Doug
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