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[HalfEazy]

Long story short.

 

I bought a celestron 6" evolution. Product came with a defective OTA. Celestron agreed to just replace the OTA, but then the replacement that came had a minor defect. They then upgraded me to an 8" OTA and let me keep the 6" also.

 

I now need a cheap mount and tripod setup for this 6" tube. 

 

 

Any suggestions?

[Notdarkenough]

If you want cheap, SE mounts are often available here on CN Classifieds. An SE can sling a C6. The SE isn't as robust as the Evolution, but it is less expensive and lighter in weight. 

[bignerdguy]

If you can afford it see if you can find an HEQ5. I have the Orion Sirius Pro (Same as SW HEQ5) and it handles my Meade 8" SCT just fine.  Its a good mount and can sometimes be found for a reasonable price on the classified online.

[CHASLX200]

A used GP will do the trick mick.

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[Jaimo!]

Do you want an Equatorial mount or Alt-Az mount?  A budget will be nice also, or you will get recommendations for every mount available.

 

Equatorial mounts are best when tracking is needed (imaging) and many people prefer Alt-Az for visual due to ease of use. 

 

(This is a very generalized statement and not gospel, you can use either mount for both... I know how you guy's are )

[Renae Gage]

Visual or photographic use?

[Kefka1138]

A used GP will do the trick mick.

That all black variant looks so sick! Just sayin.

Not cheap but an AZ8 would work, if you're into Alt-Az.

[rfcooley]

Long story short.

 

I bought a celestron 6" evolution. Product came with a defective OTA. Celestron agreed to just replace the OTA, but then the replacement that came had a minor defect. They then upgraded me to an 8" OTA and let me keep the 6" also.

 

I now need a cheap mount and tripod setup for this 6" tube. 

 

 

Any suggestions?

I use a Sky Watcher AZ-Gti with my smaller OTAs including a C5/C6. Works well for visual. Do not do any AP with it. Mostly grab and go setup

 

Clear Skies,

RF

[Mike G.]

A great setup for. C6 is the well renowned cg4 with an RA motor drive. Another option is the twilight 1 for an unpowered alt az with lighter weight. Right now my C6 is sitting on a very lightweight Bogen 3026 tripod and a svbony 225 alt az mount. Very lightweight, sturdy and portable. Lucky you to get a free C6!!

[HalfEazy]

Do you want an Equatorial mount or Alt-Az mount?  A budget will be nice also, or you will get recommendations for every mount available.

 

Equatorial mounts are best when tracking is needed (imaging) and many people prefer Alt-Az for visual due to ease of use. 

 

(This is a very generalized statement and not gospel, you can use either mount for both... I know how you guy's are )

I am looking for Alt-Az mount and tripod. I'd prefer to spend less than $300.

[HalfEazy]

A great setup for. C6 is the well renowned cg4 with an RA motor drive. Another option is the twilight 1 for an unpowered alt az with lighter weight. Right now my C6 is sitting on a very lightweight Bogen 3026 tripod and a svbony 225 alt az mount. Very lightweight, sturdy and portable. Lucky you to get a free C6!!

I will look into it, thanks

[HalfEazy]

Visual or photographic use?

Visual