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- First ReviewJanuary 14, 2012
- Last ReviewJanuary 14, 2012
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If you're looking for a heavy duty GoTo mount for all your observing or astrophotography needs, the Orion Atlas EQ-G computerized GoTo telescope mount is perfect. It supports up to 40lbs and finds over 42,900 celestial objects with pushbutton ease.
Rating
Solid, Stable, Accurate
PostedJanuary 14, 2012
Smitty63
from Giddings, TX
Owned this product for:Less than 3 mos
Mechanical Quality
5
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5
Tracking Accuracy
5
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5
Ease of Assembly & Use
5
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5
Stability
5
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5
Value
5
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5
I have had an Atlas EQ for several years and missed my opportunity to purchase the GOTO kit as an upgrade. I finally bit the bullet and purchased the whole EQ-G. I initially set up with a 6" Newtonian. I was able to connect my laptop through Starry Night Pro and the GOTO computer handset. (I wish that Orion sold the direct connect... seems a little redundant.) After a 3-star alignment, the GOTO nailed several faint-fuzzies... on the money. I wish I'd done this earlier! (Benefit of the handheld computer is that I don't HAVE to haul the laptop.)
Favorite viewing location: My backyard
Favorite object to observe: Nebulae and Golbular clusters
Pros: just plain solid
Cons: orion should sell a direct laptop-mount cable
Yes, I recommend this product!
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