Ioptron ZEQ25GT mount?

PETER LOO · Post by **PETER LOO** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 4:10 pm

Thanks Mooey, but the SkySensor 2000 guide pot pin configuration might not be the same as the standard type, hence, might require to go through a GPUSB-AH type interface for guiding ?

MooEy · Post by **MooEy** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 4:33 pm

http://www.store.shoestringastronomy.com/gpcnv_ss2k.htm

orly_andico · Post by **orly_andico** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:41 pm

GPUSB-AH is like 80 bucks. It's not a deal-breaker. The SS2K is far, far better than any Starbook. The challenge is that it is old, and if it breaks it would be challenging to repair.

I find the EM-11 way overpriced at 4,300 USD, given that it only has a 25-lb payload. Seems that the best "light" mount would be a Vixen SXD with NexSXD motor board (to get rid of the declination jumps). It is under 20 lb.

That said there are a number of issues now popping up regarding the ZEQ25GT on the CN forum. Personally this turns me off..

Gary · Post by **Gary** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:03 pm

orly_andico wrote:That said there are a number of issues now popping up regarding the ZEQ25GT on the CN forum. Personally this turns me off..

Got url?

orly_andico · Post by **orly_andico** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 12:42 am

extremely long thread

http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/ ... ll/fpart/1

people are reporting things like motors that stall randomly, large amounts of slack in the RA axis, loose motors, etc. etc.

anat · Post by **anat** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 3:33 pm

I just got my ZEQ25 and wrote an "in-depth" review in my local forum:
http://darasart.com/webboard/Question.asp?GID=4268

The mechanical problem can be solved easily. It is still worth it because the ZEQ25 mount is the lightest and least expensive mount capable to do serious astrophotography.

beginner · Post by **beginner** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:29 pm

Congratulations.
How about translate so we can benefit from your review.

beginner · Post by **beginner** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:37 pm

Anat, what mechanical problem that you are refering to?
You really serious. Strip up to review a brand new eqpt.

anat · Post by **anat** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:41 pm

beginner,

It is called an "in-depth" review you won't find elsewhere

In short, it is an excellent mount

Light and capable for astrophotography. There may be some problems (like what orly_andico mentioned) but it can be solved easily. The technical support is one of the best that I have experienced.

Please enjoy photos and videos of my disassembled mount showing how the gear switch and tension screw work. I think it is a good design which leads to the good periodic error.

Clifford60 · Post by **Clifford60** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:52 pm

Hi Anat,

Thank you for the in-depth review, you are the man, instead of complaint its weakness, you analyst it with solutions in mind.

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