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Old February 12th 06, 05:06 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
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Default Atlas Mount----What I decided


Doink wrote:
Thanks for the input. After reading through the user group posts, it seems
1) there are quality issues 2) The mount requires a lot of rework to be as
good as claimed by the manufacturer.

Really, truly, there is not substutute for quality. Time to just save up
for a better mount!

Doink


Hi:

Well, there's always the attraction of the "better," but I think the
EQ6 Skyscan/Atlas EQG (as opposed to the original EQ6/Atlas) is a good
buy for the money and a good performer. The main drawback to the
original--high periodic and random error--has been eliminated in the
new mounts, and quite a few good images are being done.

Main problem now? The Vixen style dovetail/saddle. It should be larger.
While the setup is great for an 8 or a 9.25, it begins to be "not good
enough" for a C11, and is definitely not good enough for a C14.

Also, now that Synta owns Celestron, it would be really nice to see the
mount use the Celestron HC and motors (ala' the EQ5). The current HC is
useable, but is rather limited, being similar to the original NS8/5
software-wise.

Remember, too, that until you get to the Titan/AP/Paramount/MI level
there are still going to be "issues" to be worked through.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
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