Orion 10010 atlas pro az eq g computerized goto telescope mount most expensive astrophotography mount. Control the atlas pro via the included illuminated hand controller, or robotically with your pclaptop, or even wirelessly from your ios mobile device with optional orion starseek software and wifi module sold separately. It is fully enclosed, with dualaxis dc stepper motors and selfpointing goto electronics. Dec 06, 2019 the orion atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount is a new iteration of orions atlas eqg mount incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications. Orion atlas pro az eq g computerized goto mount 10010. It makes it very easy to characterize and reduce the periodic error of your telescope mount. May 28, 2019 the skywatcher eq6r pro is a computerized equatorial telescope mount with goto capabilities. Its goto database of over 42,000 celestial objects can show you and your family spectacular celestial sights night after night, while internal dc stepper motors track and keep selected target objects centered for relaxed. Another possibility to eliminate the effect of the periodic tracking error is the socalled pec periodic error correction software. I connected the computer and the mount through the eqdir per the configuration options in the eqdir manual but could not connect. Orion atlas pro azeqg computerized goto telescope mount and. The orion atlas 10 eq telescope is designed for the beginner to intermediate level observer who is certain to make a commitment to then hobby. In order to set the guiding speed of your atlas eq g, use the motor stops completely and the amount of used power drops button following button combinations. The atlas eq g mounts goto computerized database provides automated motorized access to 42,900 celestial objects.
Orion atlas 10 eqg reflector telescope w goto controller. The folks at orion added brains to their atlas mounts brawn, and the result is the muchanticipated atlas eq g fully computerized goto mount. Mount periodic errors are caused by runout or gear teeth spacing discrepancies in the mounts. Astrobin is an image hosting website specifically targeted to astrophotographers. Its the new standard in affordable, heavyduty goto, featuring fully enclosed, dualaxis dc stepper motors and selfpointing electronics that can pinpoint the location of any celestial target in its. Orion atlas 10 eqg goto reflector telescope best brands. This is an ongoing project, so be sure to check the site for updates. Anyway, im intrigued by what eqmod can do these days with autopec and also just found that my qhy5lii works with perecorder so looks like i have some good options to explore. In my opinion, the orion 10010 atlas pro az eq g computerized goto telescope mount is the best telescope mount for astrophotography you can buy. Ive read the user manual and have seen a number of links indicating that phd2 would be very useful for training the periodicity out of the mount but im. You can even control the atlas pro azeqg with your ios device if you have the optional orion starseek software and wifi module sold separately. Eqmod is a popular set of software tools used by many astronomers to control the skywatcher heq5, neq6 and other mounts directly from a pc. This equatorial goto mount and tripod improves upon the venerable atlas eq g by incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications. May 28, 2011 the orion atlas is the skywatcher eq6 under at different name and the orion sirius eq g is the skywatcher heq5 pro and the orion skyview pro is the skywatcher eq5 pro.
Eq g, atlas pro az eq g, hdx110 eq g 8pin rj45 skyquest goto dobsonians, all other orion altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12 plug the coil cables rj45 connector into the mount. This performancepacked mount also features permanent periodic error. In order to set the guiding speed of your atlas eqg, use the motor stops completely and the amount of used power drops button following button combinations. Review after a couple years of ownership this mount just keeps on delivering. Anyone using permanent pec feature on azeq6 or eq8. Its the new standard in affordable, heavyduty goto, the orion atlas mount features a fully enclosed, dualaxis dc stepper motors and selfpointing electronics that can pinpoint the location of any. The robust atlas eq g mount provides stable support for the heavy optical tube and added accessories. Jun 26, 2015 this was first introduced in the larger skywatcher azeq6 mount, which in the us is marketed by orion as the orion atlas pro az eq g.
The orion atlas pro az eq g equatorial mount has been a standard in affordable, astrophotographycapable, goto mounts for nearly a decade. The robust atlas eqg mount provides stable support for the heavy optical tube and added accessories includes 9x50 finder scope, 2 crayford focuser, 1. Eqg, atlas pro azeqg, hdx110 eqg 8pin rj45 skyquest goto dobsonians, all other orion altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12 plug the coil cables rj45 connector into the mount. The orion atlas eq g mount will lead you and your telescope to a variety of celestial wonders on any clear night with its sophisticated goto system database of well over 42,000 objects. The orion atlas eq g equatorial mount has been a standard in affordable, astrophotographycapable, goto mounts for nearly a decade. This function displays the local time and local using the user. Orion atlas eqg in reply to russ may 1, 2014 this may be a late answer, but orion has the sirius mount is which smalllighter and also does an excellent job at tracking objects. This was first introduced in the larger skywatcher azeq6 mount, which in the us is marketed by orion as the orion atlas pro az eq g. The atlas pro azeqg can be controlled using the included illuminated hand controller, or a laptop computer. Nights under the stars will never be quite the same with the atlas 10 eq g. Orion atlas 10 eqg goto reflector telescope orion atlas 10 eq g reflector w goto controller. Orion atlas pro azeqg computerized goto telescope mount. This equatorial eq mount is capable of providing precise, accurate tracking of the night sky, and is suitable for longexposure astrophotography.
We asked steve richards to write an overview of eqmod with details on some of its many features and how to use them. Orion atlas eqg heavy duty computerized goto equatorial mount 09996. Our current implementation of ofdft is shown to be numerically accurate, stable, and efficient. Orion atlas eqg heavy duty computerized goto equatorial. Now orion is proud to announce the enhanced, more versatile atlas pro az eq g goto telescope mount.
The orion atlas eq g mount can lead you and your telescope to a variety of celestial wonders on any clear night with its sophisticated goto system database of well over 42,000 objects. With a little practice, youll find that the atlas eqg mount is an invaluable tool for getting the most out of your astronomical. Orion atlas eqg computerized goto telescope mount orion. The atlas eqg will provide a list of stars available in your m, ngc, ic. Mount periodic error correction through variable track speed adjustment. I have a sirius that i bought second hand that has an orion ed80 for an ota and a canon t5i as the camera.
This scopes big 10 optics and newly engineered mount will show you what bigtelescope performance is all about. Matched stainless steel worm gears and bronze worm wheels also ensure smooth tracking with their low worm gear periodic error. Our method is coded into ab initio orbitalfree density functional theory software atlas and is benchmarked in periodic systems of mg, al, and al 3 mg. Im confident now that my polar alignment routine is. No, it wont use the pec recorded by the synscan hc, but you can use the pec from the ss hc. Orion sirius pro azeqg computerized goto telescope mount. Apr 17, 2020 in my opinion, the orion 10010 atlas pro azeqg computerized goto telescope mount is the best telescope mount for astrophotography you can buy.
For that, you really want the next group up, the atlas eq 6 or the pro variant, the cgem, the cgx, or the ioptron ieq45 pro. The orion atlas is the skywatcher eq6 under at different name and the orion sirius eq g is the skywatcher heq5 pro and the orion skyview pro is the skywatcher eq5 pro. Its pretty cool that you can use it as an az mount too. In eq mode, the sirius pro dovetail saddle sits 48. With the eqmod ascom driver, the user will be able to control the modded eq mount using any ascom based astronomy software at 0. The atlas eq g will provide a list of stars available in your m, ngc, ic. Meade classic 16 software bisque paramount gt1100s, paramount me, and paramount mx. Orion has added brains to their popular atlas mounts brawn, and the result is the muchanticipated orion atlas eq g fully computerized goto mount. The core specifications of this equatorial mount include having a builtin st4 autoguider port, a. The astro list the astro geeks astrophotography magazine.
After opening all other softwares and properly aligning my mount. This orion 10010 atlas pro is one of the preferred choices of experienced and professional astronomers. Orion atlas pro az eq g mount head illuminated synscan goto hand controller stainless steel tripod dc autolighter style power cable with threaded connector secondary dualwidth saddle two 11lb. You can even control the atlas pro az eq g with your ios device if you have the optional orion starseek software and wifi module sold separately. Eqmod controlled mounts including orion sirius eq g, orion atlas eq g, eq6, eq5, etc. Steve richards is the author of making every photon count and writes for the sunday times. In addition to the dual altaz and eq modes, the atlas pro azeqg boasts some other key enhancements, including a smooth yet very robust latitude adjustment for accurate polar alignment, beefier right ascension ra and declination dec clutch adjustments, a thicker retractable counterweight shaft 1. If vspec is running in this case it will send out its. Is the process or protocol for pec training an atlas pro az eq g mount using phd2 clearly documented anywhere. Eqmod controlled mounts including orion sirius eqg, orion atlas eqg, eq6, eq5, etc. The heavyduty atlas eq g equatorial telescope mount and tripod has ample strength to support up to a 40lb. Newly designed for greater stability and operational precision, the atlas ii eq g has a load capacity of 44 lbs.
Another possibility to eliminate the effect of the periodic tracking error is the so called pec periodic error correction software. Ive read the user manual and have seen a number of links indicating that phd2 would be very useful for training the periodicity out of the mount but im not clear how to put all the pieces of data together. Using our proprietary synscan hand controller, the eq6r pro provides a userfriendly interface with. I waited 56 days for amazon to bring me the eq g mount before realizing they never actually sent it. It seems ill have to choose between using the starsense and using eqmod. Stepper motors are quieter than servo motors, providing accuracy up to 1 arc minute without waking your neighbors from buzzing motors. This scopes big 10 optics and newly engineered mount now compatible with both goto and standard dualaxis electronic hand controllers your choice at time of purchase will show you what bigtelescope performance is all about. Once a simple alignment procedure is completed, the atlas eq g s included hand controller lets you select an object from intuitive menus, and then command the. The mount mcu replacement hardware first comes the circuit. For what its worth while imaging, i never try to move my g 11 all assembled even without the optical tube.
The atlas pro az eq g can be controlled using the included illuminated hand controller, or a laptop computer. I only received the tripod box and signed for the shipment. Orion atlas pro azeqg goto telescope mount lunt solar. The orion atlas pro azeqg computerized goto telescope mount is the industry. Orion atlas eq g equatorial mount with goto hand controller 24338 this big. These shortcut buttons give you access to the current sky for you to choose as the first alignment star. Page 2 has the circuit for the board that sits in the interface box on top of the existing top cover. The orion atlas ii eq g equatorial goto mount improves upon the venerable atlas eq g by incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications.
Orion atlas pro azeqg computerized goto mount 10010. Newly designed for greater stability and operational precision the atlas ii eq g offers a load capacity of 44 lbs. Its stable, accurate and includes compatibility with orions eqmod software, a personal favorite of many astrophotography buffs. The included orion atlas eqg goto equatorial telescope mount has backlash. The newly engineered equatorial head is a few pounds lighter than the atlas eq g, but will carry a 44pound telescope payload with ease. Orion atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount and tripod. Now orion is proud to announce the enhanced, more versatile atlas pro az eq g goto mount. Page 1 has the circuit for the board that plugs into the socket of the existing mcu after the original one is removed, of course. The robust atlas eq g mount provides stable support for the heavy optical tube and added accessories includes 9x50 finder scope, 2 crayford focuser, 1.
Includes 9x50 finder scope, 2 crayfordstyle focuser, 1. The stalwart orion atlas eq g computerized goto telescope mount can easily handle up to 40 lbs. Now with a load capacity of 44pounds it is perfect for rocksolid support of your optical tubes and imaging trains used by serious astroimagers. Orion atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount and tripod opt. The orion atlas ii eq g equatorial goto mount is a new iteration of orions atlas eq g mount incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications. Support for new cameras and camera control programs including. One box contains the tripod, the other contains the eq g computerized mount. I am very comfortable with the starsense and i love being able to start my alignment before it gets completely dark. Tracking errors with orion sirius eqg mounts cloudy nights. Orion atlas pro az eq g computerized goto telescope mount.
Tracking errors with orion sirius eq g posted in mounts. The orion atlas eq g computerized goto telescope mount is a heavy duty equatorial mount capable of supporting a 40 pound payload. Orion atlas eqg guiding problems mounts cloudy nights. I purchased an eqstar upgrade kit from ebay and have successfully wired it up and tested my tracking. Many of the skywatcher synta telescopes and mounts are sold in the usa under the orion name. For an option with a shorter counterweight bar, check out the orion sirius eq g. Recommended imaging payload avg customer data tested otas on reference mounts to bt v6. Periodic error correction, or pec, is used to improve tracking in advanced. I used to bother with pec with this mount but dont any more.
Help with cables for eqmod, eqdirect for orion atlas eq g i have been using pc direct mode with my neq6 pro for over two years now. I polar align using the eqmod routine and then further align using alignmaster. Nights under the stars will never be quite the same with the orion atlas 10 eq g. The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. Tracking errors with orion sirius eqg mounts cloudy. Some images view more m exaxe m35 and ngc 2158 khartnett rosette seriousmath the beehive damien cannane rasa first light. It is when it tries to correct for the periodic error that it just doesnt respond well. The smaller modular jack on the bottom of the hand controller is used for serial rs232 communications between the synscan and a computer equipped with astronomy. In addition to the dual altaz and eq modes, the atlas pro az eq g boasts some other key enhancements, including a smooth yet very robust latitude adjustment for accurate polar alignment, beefier right ascension ra and declination dec clutch adjustments, a thicker retractable counterweight shaft 1. You can shoot at 0 1400mm with the avx group, but it will never be as problem free as at 500 900mm.
Periodic error for my orion atlas eqg cloudy nights. Newly designed for greater stability and operational precision the atlas ii eq g. The atlas 10 eq g reflector features an expertly figured 254mm 10 parabolic mirror of 1200mm focal length f4. Meade classic 16 software bisque paramount gt1100s, paramount me, paraamount meii, and parmount mx. Orion atlas pro azeqg goto telescope mount lunt solar systems. The skywatcher eq6r pro is a computerized equatorial telescope mount with goto capabilities. Dec 31, 20 well, ive asked this question in several forums so i can only conclude that folks arent using it so much. Help with cables for eqmod, eqdirect for orion atlas eqg. Once an object is centered, the atlas eq g mounts robust internal dc stepper motors track the object for comfortable extended views.
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