Sky-Watcher What's Up? Webcast: CQ350 Pro Product Overview

Sky-Watcher What's Up? Webcast: CQ350 Pro Product Overview
(Episode 133)
We take a close look at the CQ350 Pro mount. This 77-pound payload capacity mount provides advanced observatory features in a portable field platform.
What's Up? webcast take place right here on the Sky-Watcher USA KZbin channel every Friday from 10am to 11am Pacific.
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[@KWASolek1]

Hello, i can see U use it with Esprit 150. How it works with cq350 tripod? I worry about legs blocking end of the telescope pointing near zenith position. Is it better to use it with eq8 pier or some tripod extensions. Thanks in advance

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

We had the Esprit 150 and 120 on two CQ350s at the Texas Star Party and they worked lovely.

[@robertwilson6918]

Hi can this mount be used for visual work as well it will be going on a pier thanks

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

Yes, it can be pier mounted and works great for visual. It uses the same foot print as the EQ8-R so any pier adapter for an EQ8 will work on the CQ350.

[@siegfriednoet]

Hello, isn't there a pier extension available for the CQ350 ?

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

There is not currently an off the shelf extension but we will look into this.

[@siegfriednoet]

@@SkyWatcherUSA Thank you for the answer, strange though because this is a mount meant to be for bigger scopes but the head sits so low to the legs without an pier extension that it's hard for a bigger/longer apo to use it without hitting the legs.

[@SKYST0RY]

Has the issue with the USB hub been fixed?

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

Hi SkyStory. We're not aware of any issues with the USB hub. The mount ships with a powered USB cable to take care of any distance issues (unless you're cabling this thing from your back yard , through the house, up the stairs, etc). A quick Google search hasn't brought any other potential issues to light. If you have a specific issue to ask about, email [e-mail]. Alex will be happy to help you with any hiccups you may be experiencing.

[@jwing6269]

Have you noticed anyone else having issues with the tripod? Seems mine is spread too wide and the accessory plate will not Index with the legs.

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

Yes, there is a spacer issue. Check in with tech support for the quick fix.

[@amp2amp800]

No slipping clutches? What happens if you drive the scope into the tripod legs? Motor burn out?

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

They are spring loaded so the spring will give way allowing the gear to slip if this ever were to happen.

[@anthonygreen8279]

Would this mount be able to handle a meade 14"sct

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

The payload capacity on the CQ350 is 77 lbs. Assuming you're asking about the LX200, then no, as that OTA weighs 110 lbs.

[@anthonygreen8279]

@Sky-Watcher USA its an lx850