MY NEW TELESCOPE MOUNT! Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro

[@Eulogy68]

Trevor, you deserve every bit of good fortune coming your way. This mount is well deserved for the service you provide to us.

[@JaySott]

Totally agree.. Been using the EQ6-R for almost a year. An absolutely incredible mount capable of holding quite a payload as well. I have the SkyWatcher Quattro 250 (10") Astrograph and the EQ6-R handles it fine. As for Polar Alignment, I ran a test after doing an accurate (not quicky) polar alignment by hooking a guide scope (60mm) with ZWO ASI 120 SS to PHD2 but did not attach to the ST4 port. I wanted to see just how accurate the belt drive system would be. Selected a guide star in PHD2 (don't recall what object I was pointed at). The point being that without being plugged into the ST4 port, the guide star did not move from the crosshairs for 15 minutes. That was good enough for me to know this mount is incredible. I done multiple minute 1000mm (Quattro) imaging unguided and had no star trails. This doesn't mean you shouldn't guide on long focal length, but does mean the corrections, if any, will be minor.. Great video!!

[@ErikVariable]

Your review has swung the EQ6R-Pro for me. Was a major contender for my new mount. It will be mine, thanks man.

[@ollyb7371]

Just started stargazing and getting into Astrophotography and you have been truly inspirational and a huge help, thank you so much for doing all this 👍🏻

[@alanmason2864]

A wonderful mount indeed! I've had mine since late January and love it. Using the polar scope can usually get you within a few minutes of perfect polar alignment. Plate solving from there can get you to less than 30 arc sec of perfect polar alignment. I've taken 600s subs guided with this mount , and the mount is a beast for sure.

[@jimtaylor5802]

Trevor, you hooked me again - less than 12 months into this astrophotography addiction, and now look what you've done! Have a wonderful performing AVX but this video has driven me to consider the EQ6-R Pro (sale priced at $1,345). Will be topping the mount with a William Optics Z81 or my Hyperstar Celestron SE8 - will hopefully have some extra payload capacity for what I'm sure will be another aperture envy moment in the future.

[@dingdong1009]

Hi Trevor. At last something about some of the kit I am also using. Your channel is awesome. Thank you. Ive been watching your channel with anticipation since you posted the Esprit 100 vid and wanted more info regarding that scope. Then I noticed you using ZWO camera and then comes along the EQ6-R mount! After one year of research I entered into AP green in January with an Esprit 80 on an EQ6-R mount with ZWO MC120-S camera and scope for guiding and imaging with a T6s(760D). Everything I have learnt about AP has been on KZbin and forums. Everything I have learnt about my Kit has been from the instruction manuals, and trial and error since I can find very little in reviews other than manufacturer bias. Through all of that and with limited AP knowledge I think I can say truthfully that Skywatcher gear is bloody awesome and it has been extremely satisfying imaging different DSOs as they track across the sky with the seasons. In this vid you mentioned the power requirements for the mount. I purchased a 20amp 12v regulated transformer to run the mount and dew control but am hesitant about running the mount on it. would it be safe? What is your set-up? perhaps you could do a video on mount power?? Anyway I've rattled on long enough. Your videos are very informative and give me a self confirmation that the gear I purchased was the right choice. Thanks again - Dion

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Wow, very nice mount! The images were spectacular, very well done, thanks for sharing and wishing you many successful nights of imaging with your new mount!

[@brickhouse4414]

The images were spectacular? I wasn't impressed with the image of the Andromeda image at all, but that maybe because I'm so used to seeing enhanced images that incorporate other wavelengths of light to produce. Here we're only seeing visible wavelengths.

[@duggus777]

Great mount review. Also loved the music from Skyrim and Mass Effect. Your videos always help remind me to slow down and appreciate the basics - thanks for that and keep it going!

[@EarthAndSky4u]

Thank you for all of the videos! Over the last 3yrs I stuck with the Celestron 6se setup with the Nexstar se on a homemade wedge. I feel inspired to go to the next level.

[@awesomeconcreteinc.7758]

Toys toys toys... I’m happy for you man, like always great videos, keep enjoying your mount. 👏🏽🥳

[@rkinnett]

Congrats on the new hardware. No need to apologize for candid enthusiasm. That’s why we’re here! The hockey sticks in your garage compelled me to share that last week I had clear skies as I was headed out for a beer league game. I set out my 110 ED rig in record time so I could shoot while I was away. It worked out quite nicely. Collected 2 hrs on The Wizard. Your Wizard processing video came in handy that night. I owe you a beer!

[@backyardstarman5502]

That eastern veil nebula capture is dope!

[@paulwilson8367]

I know this isn't a new video. And I have watched it several times, but. As a person who has never previously owned an EQ mount of any kind, what is needed is a video that shows the setup. The tripod setup and which way the legs need to point. The leveling. The hands on, up close moving of the adjustment knobs so that we see how it's handled. The home positions. All that.

[@AF29007]

"Amateur Astronomy & Stormchasing" did a video on how to 1, 2 and 3 star align a HEQ5 synscan mount, that's exactly what you want

[@paulbenoit249]

Excellent video Trevor thanks. I know the CEM60 was probably only a loan while this one is acquired with your own money? If money had been no object, would you have kept the CEM60 over the EQ6? Thanks.

[@wireworks616]

Very nice shots for Bortle 8. I live in Bortle 8-9 myself and it's tough getting good views, but I live across the street from 2 shopping centers and an all night gas station.

[@patrickmckay403]

Always great to see the passion for the hobby come through. You definitely have the workflow down, but I love the drama on the meridian flip!

[@PUCOPZ]

I really appreciate the Skyrim background music 👌🏾

[@astroadventures3559]

Hey man I know this is a old video. But after 8 moths of wait g my EQ6 R pro is finally here!!! Dude there is three times I remember being this happy, both my kids being born and my wife saying yes to a man hopelessly in love on one knee. Man I can't wait to join the ranks of AP loving nerds😊😜

[@benmorr19]

Hi Trevor! Amazing shots! Can't wait to get some filters so I can produce that kind of quality with my rig. So I have this mount and initially had issues where my scope would almost hit the tripod. If you look on page 3 Fig 1.2b in the manual you will see where the dowel is. I found that switching the dowel so that it is aligned with a single leg of the tripod, and not between the other two legs, has helped in preventing any issues with the scope hitting the tripod. It's made life so much easier. Hope this helps! Clear skies.

[@mesample1705]

After hearing your comment about the EQ6-R power requirements, I contacted Sky-Watcher. I quoted your comment and much to my surprise, Kevin replied to my query directly. He stated the EQ6-R requires more current compared to the EQ5. He also stated the Sky-Watcher supplied cable has an internal fuse to protect against surges. This mount requires nothing more than typical motor control circuits. Simply provide 11 to 16v DC with a clean supply, capable of 4 to 5 amp so the motors don't stall.

[@robertpendergast2620]

Dog is asking if your wife knows how much you are spending.

[@matthewhaines5191]

lol.

[@stephenrichards5386]

Hayley is asking where her new man is.

[@DJRonnieG]

He obviously skipped the Xbox one and PS4 so that would have cash for this :p

[@deepdiver0101]

The biggest fear for all astrophotographers? If you pass on (hopefully not of course), you're wife might sell all your gear for what you told her you paid for them!

[@nikolasstanley3865]

I guess Im randomly asking but does anybody know a tool to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost the password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!

[@jamesdougan8789]

thunderous applause from the audience!!!.... brillant video amazing results of your nights work i paused at the end for a long time on both shots great detail ..... thank you cheers james D

[@etx007blue2]

Just got EQ6-R pro as my first equatorial mount to replace my current Star Adventurer, and I love it !!!!! Thanks for recommendation !!!!!!!

[@riazdocrat]

These videos literally blow my mind... Keep up the great work!

[@brickhouse4414]

Literally?

[@astrophotonics9470]

That's a sweet setup, very nice, good luck with it Trevor

[@coloradocj243]

Great video! I just ordered the eq6-r pro ($1,197 couldn't pass that up). It is probably a little overkill for an 80mm F6 APO, but I'll never have to buy another imaging mount.

[@lex6vasques544]

You can attach those camera , st4 cables (etc) to the mount using something like adhesive velcro or wire twist ties. You will minimize vibration, weight, flexure, guiding errors and the camera getting out of focus. I used to hang them to the no moving parts of the mounts head all the way down to the legs. of course, you want to allow some slack for the DEC and RA movements. Great video . Great mount from SkyWatcher.

[@darkenergylambda]

My favourite astrophotography youtube channel! Please try to post a video on post processing.

[@magnusblixt5054]

I just want to thank you for these Videos im new in this hobby and im having alot of questions and am getting answer to most of them from watching your videos. Just wanted to say that your videos is great and keep up the great work that your doing it really brighten my day watching em.

[@RaysAstrophotography]

Enjoyed watching both the targets. Excellent images

[@JaknTV]

That eastern Veil was amzing ! I think I`ll order the EQ6r in the next days or so. At the moment I'm working with my NEQ 5 pro.

[@damienf4581]

Nice one Trevor - am just waiting for my SkyW HEQ-5 Pro to arrive - am inspired by your stuff. Keep 'em coming.

[@JenhamsAstro]

Hi Trevor, would you recommend the EQ6-R Pro rather than an HEQ5 Pro with a belt modification? Is the EQ6-R quieter than your "old" HEQ5? I don't really need the extra payload but wondered if the overall package is worth the extra £200, in your view. Thanks, Graham

[@Afterburner]

I own this mount and it is all because of this video ;>) Works like a dream and it is the best mount I've ever purchased.

[@russgenzmer8326]

Great video. I have a EQ 6 R but am having problems getting it to within 10-12 full moons of any alignment star. I am using it for visual astronomy only. So I use my phone compass in the true celestial pole mode to align the mount to polaris. Is that good enough or is that the problem. Thanks and clear skies

[@777muzzy]

I picked up the HEQ5 Pro 2 weeks ago. Love it! Used my Canon 5D mkii with a Canon 100-400mm at 350mm. Polemaster and Backyard EOS makes it so easy to set and walk away. It's so much fun when it all works the way its supposed to lol. Picked up the Orion CF 80ED last week. Getting some nice stuff with it as well. Enjoy the mount Trevor, the EQ6-R is an excellent piece of gear...came close to getting that one myself. Cheers from Carstairs AB.

[@matthilton8959]

Thinking of getting this scope. Would it be good for viewing not just imaging? Planetary also.

[@johnn1474]

Bortle class 8, wow! I would never have guessed that from your images, I’m fairly lucky I guess as the skies above where I live are class 3. Another great video Trevor, look forward to more with your new mount.

[@mackmurdoc1029]

Hey Trev!. Great video as always. question for ya. Out of curiosity, why did you choose this mount? What are the advantages of this mount over you CGX-L mount. Ive been eying the CGX-L for a while...but i know the EQ6-R is far more popular lately. so nw im conflicted

[@garinhagedorn4935]

Hi Trevor ! I just bought the EQ6-R pro thanks to you. We are going to have clear skies this week and I want to know which ASCOM driver I should use with this mount. Specifically under the mount tab in PHD2 when connecting equipment. Is it the POTH Hub(ascom). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@drummingspain207]

Hey Trevor - great vid as always.....I'm super interested in knowing whether the EQ-6R Pro is necessary for the Esprit 100 ED. Reasion being, I'm looking for the best mount for the Esprit 100 ED but something portable (I have to lug it up 48 stairs each time I use it!!). Would your HEQ-5 Pro be up to the task? I have a typical setup: scope / guidescope / camera, imaging camera and filterwheeel. Many thanks in advance :)

[@AstroStace]

Glad to see Rudy getting involved like Luna does :D ....debating getting one of these mounts myself.

[@ant_hart]

Hey Trevor What would you recommend for a portable dso setup...weight not an issue I have a camper van so will travel to dark sky locations , camp and shoot :) I have a 10yr old eq6 pro mount atm, things have definitely come on a bit since that mount was first made...maybe looking to upgrade... Scope wise...I'm looking at a WO Z61/71 or larger I won't just be using this mount out in the field I'm building a pier in my garden...which is why I might upgrade the mount...use the eq6 pro on the pier with a guider and get a new mount for field use Any recommendations? Cheers Ant

[@tommyboypackham9668]

Nice! The extra payload over my NEQ6 and also the belt drive is very nice. Also the screw in power cord sounds good!

[@jturie]

That mount looks to be a beast. Thought I saw you grimacing in the beginning when you were carrying it outside. Best of luck with it.

[@oldgittarist]

Good choice Trevor, especially as you have another SynScan mount. I've had an EQ6Pro (now with belt-drive) for over 10 years and it's still performing very well. I have gone over to off-axis guiding which I highly recommend if you have a sensitive enough guidecam!

[@brish1665]

Hi, could i ask a question? What RMS are you routinely getting with the belt modded eq6? And did your RMS get better with an OAG or wasit more to do eith choice of scope? Thank you

[@oldgittarist]

Hi Johannes, I can't give you exact figures but I went to OAG because I wasn't getting round stars on my NB exposures of (typically 15min). The (Rowan) belt drive conversion is only recent but appears to make the mount more accurate all round. I image with either FLT98 refractor or MN190 Mak/Cass. I'm still learning!

[@brish1665]

@@oldgittarist thanks for the info. I am thinking about doing the belt mod myself, but it looks kind of tricky on the eq6 compared to the heq5.

[@oldgittarist]

If you have already been able to service the mount successfully, then doing the belt mod is not too difficult, I found.

[@MrWesleymoon]

I just sent back a 9.25 c sct edge with the cgem ii. After setting it up and polar alignment etc I realized hours later I made a mistake. I have since obtained the explore science 127mm refractor 3 lens ed apo 2.5hex with a twilight 2 mount that I have added a counterweight and new bearings to fit between the mount and tripod. This setup is all 2" 24mm explore 82d with a televue 2x big barlow and a es 3x 2in barlow. I love it because I hated all the wires and hooking up bs that I did not care about. Now I have easy system of great quality and if I wish to take a video I can attach a smartphone. And I can bs and lie and simply use nasaa hubble to take some photos for me and lie that I took it from my telescope hahahaha. Just must wait a few days to get the photos sent to ya :-)

[@MrKingamaziah]

I did a similar thing, had to get and EDGE HD sct, why? Hype, beautiful images visually, but for astrophotography, what on earth??? DSO no way , so it sits with all the accessories in my den while my crappy 120mm double achromat is my workhorse, and my 8inch Newtonian sits in the next room just collecting dust. Your setup makes great sense and I may be going that way soon. The SCT craze is just not worth it unless visual is your main passion. You will have a wonderful experience with your new setup.

[@randyx007]

Hahaha at 3:13 is that the Mass Effect Map theme music??? And that skyrim gameplay haha great stuff!

[@LikeOnATree]

Couple of great shots, thanks Trevor for another video!!

[@alcapone9813]

Great video!!! This one was one my absolute favorites. I can't wait to get into this hobby. I have learned so much from you and your website already. I love the e-mails too. Keep up the great work! Are there more astro festivals you'll be attending?

[@SKYST0RY]

I like this mount. Not the latest but tried and true. Planning to order one next week.

[@alantan6786]

I love your KZbin channel. The production value is very high and informative. I have a quick question. How easy is it to move? I live in an apartment complex and have to cart everything several hundred feet to a roof top deck. I'm currently using the skywatcher az-gti which is light but not so great for astrophotography.

[@owenjones-wells9395]

Thanks for the great review. Is it worth it getting this mount for the edge hd 8" SCT, with an 80mm APO and DSLR for astrophotography? Or would the HEQ5 be ok?

[@chemtrail_brew_Que]

HEQ5 wouldn’t be a good choice for the 8” SCT. The EQ6-R would be a much better choice.

[@mattsmith010171]

Yeah I was going to go out that night but here in Gettysburg it got too cloudy around 2am. Love when you get new equipment your like me a kid in a candy store, love the videos keep them coming.

[@Ohmy1956]

I splurged on a Losmandy GM811 but your Skywatcher looks a lot better than what they previously made

[@jtaylorlehman]

Awesome job as always keep up the good work and enjoy that new mount

[@jonkjon]

Nice video as usual. You mentioned you had to use a specific inverter. Can you provide info on what you are using? Thanks.

[@paulwood6729]

Great video 👍 If you used a smaller scope, say the WO 73, would the tracking be similar between the two mounts or would the EQ-R be noticeably better? Presumably the R is for Rowan Belt adaption? Does that also make a cost effective improvement? It'd be interesting to directly compare the two with everything else being equal, covering cost, weight, ease of use.

[@vyperpilot]

Question posted three years ago and no answer?

[@espritastrophotography9925]

Great video as always trevor. I have also the Esprit 100. Love it. It's a great scope. Always love your videos with it.

[@ricksoliday4908]

Great stuff, Trevor! The EQ-6R Pro is on my wish list. Love the Celestial Chart on your garage wall, I have the same one on my wall.

[@chazgoldberg4362]

Seems like a solid mount! Just curious though, do you ever use periodic error correction? It seems like you’re typically able to get some long subs without any issue. I just purchased the William Optics Z73/Mount package and hope to get started as soon as it comes in the mail!

[@ohwell2790]

Astro dog in the yard guarding your new mount, Good Dog!

[@Sidecontrol1234]

My EQ6-r pro arrives tomorrow :D

[@logcabinrustics]

Hey Trevor - have you considered adding the SynScan Wifi dongle to your EQ6-R? The SynScan Pro app evidently has a few features that the hand controller does not have. I just ordered mine yesterday. Will let you know how it goes.

[@Oniros503]

Yes I have the same mount for an Esprit 120 and it's just perfect. But thanks so much for making me discover Aljosha Konstanty (there is a typo in your description)

[@neilsmith5883]

Awesome Video man and what a beast of a mount. Im gonna have another go at a bit of astrophotography thinking heq5 or this mount. Not sure here in the uk theres about a £500 price difference between the 2 but eq6r would be more future proof if i want to go larger than my SW ED80.

[@davysmith8759]

I don’t even know what a sub or a meridian flip is, but I enjoy your vids man.

[@AstronomyGuru84]

I can't wait to get this mount! 😃😃

[@denodan]

I moved my dowel on my mount so the head of the mount on my EQ6-R was over the leg rather than between the legs. Makes the altitude adjustment far easier, not hitting the back leg. Also if you use the polar scope makes it easier to use rather than having the leg at the back. Also less likely to tip. Not keen on that weight between the legs. Mind you am 43" were I am, plenty of leg clearance

[@bojaystellar7759]

Would you reccomend to keep saving up to buy an eq6 r instead of the normal variant?

[@geitemans]

Thanks for the nice video! I got the same mount and also imaging from a light polluted area with a OSC ccd. Do you use the STC Astro Duo narrowband filter? Keep up the great vids Trevor!

[@genogeno1234]

I just gifted myself with one of these mounts yesterday. Great videos, btw. Keep em coming!

[@scotthunter3892]

Thanks for another great and informative video! You should convince them to send you an EQ8-Rh for review next! 😁

[@CameraKid2]

Fantastic video as usual Trevor! Your videos are the reason I started doing astrophotography, and it's fantastic to see your channel keep growing. Keep up the great work! edit: I just found out we have the same last name! Always fun to find another Jones in places you least expect it lol

[@bjoernschmitt8719]

Trevor, after you had the chance to use the CEM60 and EQ6-R, which one would you recommend buying?

[@djchips]

I used to be an astro-photographer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee.

[@DJRonnieG]

What does that even mean? I hope you feel better and remember, you could always build a remote-astronomy rig.

[@fuckednegativemind]

D J Do you live in the past?

[@TippyIsCool]

DJRonnieG uhhhhh... how have you been on the internet and not have heard this joke?

[@johngaltline9933]

Thank you for this comment. Made my day.

[@dahrrg]

Fus Ro Dah

[@seanmolony-redstickastro238]

I came really close to buying that mount. I loved the handle. I ended up getting thr Losmandy G11g Both are great mounts. I still love my NEQ6 and will never part with it. Congratulations

[@LukeSutherland.]

I just ordered this mount. Going to pair it with a 10" Orion astrograph. Wanted The Celestron CGX at first for its payload capabilities, but its been out of stock everywhere. I hope this mount has what it takes to support a really big scope.

[@Miguel_Noppe]

Nice mount Trevor ! I hope you make a separate video about the mount, as you mentioned, there are a lot of people who own the EQ6R-PRO, but very few video's about it. I own one myself, but my video skills are not all that great. Did you have to align the polar scope when you got it out of the box, i remember i had to look up several video on how to do that. I also have i question about the meridian flip, i saw in your video you were just in time to prevent your camera hitting the tripod, shouldn't it do auto flipping ? I haven't experienced this myself... Clear skies !

[@DragonDerkleinedickeDrache]

AstroDude how much cost the complete mount?

[@Miguel_Noppe]

Dragon - Der kleine dicke Drache, hi, well in Europe, looking at the shops in Belgium, currently €1545, but if you go to a fair, like ATT in Essen you can get a discount.

[@QtmMtrlzr]

Same situation! Hope trevor responds or does a full video

[@jimngugk4741]

Hi ! I am thinking of buying this mount too but there is AZEQ6 PRO AND EQ6-R PRO so since you have this EQ6-R PRO , so what do you recommend on this two model ? which is good for photography and observing use ? thanks and sorry for my bad English .

[@transmedia7496]

FINALLY getting one of these, keeping my Skyguider Pro for the wide angles though.

[@davidaylsworth8964]

Nice mount. Thanks for explaining the gain settings. It would helpful to know the offset you are using with your image capture.

[@edogmx1605]

I’ve been only doin this for around a year and I was just wondering if I should go with the heq5 pro,the eq6-r, or the eq6-r pro. I have 130 slt scope rn, and I plan on getting a refracted soon, but I wanted to upgrade the mount first, what should I do?

[@RD-wn9iw]

Unreal pictures at end. Fair play.

[@ljastro2655]

Me and my dad just bought the ioptron Cem 25p, now im waiting until it got shipped (of course im outside collecting data with my skywatcher star adventurer and my dslr with a 200mm lens on like im used to😉). I had a row of 7 weeks straight clear skies at the weekends, thats incredible for Germany at this time of the year.

[@gtazzed1]

i ordered the eq6-r-pro and u mentioned about the power adaptor can you say what you are using to power the mount!

[@sabikiss]

Have a look at the Skywatcher 7Ah recheargable power tank. Not a cheap option, however its something you will use in case you travelling too.

[@denodan]

Why do you have the weight between the legs? The mount gives both options either over leg or between legs. Over leg would be steadier and thd mount will be top heavy. Also another advantage of over the leg is rear altitude bolt easy to use as well as polar scope. Unless you have a low altitude think weight over leg makes mount steadier

[@inter-linked]

Excellent stuff! Thank you.

[@markjacksonphotos]

I know this recording is 5 years old now, but I have a question if you don't mind, I have just obtained the Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 but as yet do not have a mount, I have a Canon R5 could I use it with an adapter to record my images or should I go for a ZWO CCD camera. Thanks. Slowly working way through your website and your channel.👍🙂

[@TeamAstroworkz]

you really need to plate solve Trevor :) and SGP would auto meridian flip and save those scary moments :)

[@blschneider]

Auto-meridian flips rock! Once you get the settings locked in it saves a lot worry. I used to have to wait for a pier crash to know when to flip. No bueno! Now SGP flips, solves, recenters, restarts guiding, and starts imaging again while I sit inside on my couch watching astronomy videos on KZbin.

[@jturie]

I believe that auto-meridian flip is going to be in the next version of APT. Have to admit though...SGP is sweet kit, and a bargain for the price.

[@AmazedWombat]

Damn m31 looks way better and impressive than I expected it! Awesome video as usual Trevor :D

[@paulshepperd2101]

Hi Trevor, with doing a meridian flip, would you have to take separate calibration frames before and after the flip? cheers.

[@muztahidabrar758]

Liked your B roll shots!

[@AstroBackyard]

Thanks man.. I try! Lol

[@EarthAndSky4u]

I am about to get one of the EQ6-R pro's after 4yrs do you still like it?

[@frl8031]

great choice of game, great choice of scope, great choice of mount. We're twins!

[@CodeLeeCarter]

Awesome mount and great video,... Thanks, Pal.

[@albertsmith5581]

Had my EQ6-R Pro for about a year now. Bought three castor wheel pods to roll my mount and scope in and out. Also have had success using a 12V AC/DC adapter for power (output 8.5A). If using straight DC power don't let your voltage drop below 12V or it will start barking at you like Rudy.

[@stephenrichards5386]

I would love to see how you do that caddy on wheels. I've a similar problem to Trevor in that I can access only a yard area close to the house but am getting too old and grumpy to lift it all out piece by piece.

[@kiro77777]

Hi. I almost buy EQ6-R PRO mount till I saw your video :) I hate that noise coming from that mount. That's remind me why I returned the EQ5 long time ago. With that motor sound like I am in the dentist office. I will make the dogs in my neighborhood very angry :) I think from Sky-Watcher can make better low frequency sound than the currant one!

[@ati3x]

Yepp, EQ6-R. I thougt to buy it or NEQ6. But these mounts are bit too heavy for my taste. I also bought HEQ5 two weeks ago, in used. The price was 1/3 for the EQ6R and 1/2 for HEQ5 brand new.. After EQ5 , HEQ5 was a huge step up. I will tune up a bit, with rowan belt mod and then will be perfect for me. I dont want to use bigger scope what i have now (SW ED80/600 and Bresser Mak-newton 152/740.)