This is the unboxing of my brandnew atlas eqg mount which i purchased so that i could successfully mount and use my new orion ritchey chretien. The orion atlas pro azeqg lists that it has ppec and the orion atlas eqg says programmable pec. Orion atlas eqg user manual 27 pages manuals directory. Orion atlas eqg guiding problems mounts cloudy nights. Get the powerful and versatile orion atlas 8 eq g goto reflector telescope today and discover new worlds of astronomical and astrophotographic adventure. We do not have the original shipping boxes and cannot safely ship this item. The features and functions of the goto hand controller are explained in the following section. Firmware update instructions for synscan goto hand controllers. We are already preparing the user manual, which is under revision and is expected to be released soon. Caring for your orion telescope will ensure optimal performance and a longer life for your equipment. Newly designed for greater stability and operational precision the atlas ii eqg. Orion telescope parts and accessories for sale in stock. I took the mount apart and lubricated all the parts with. Help with cables for eqmod, eqdirect for orion atlas eqg i have been using pc direct mode with my neq6 pro for over two years now.
The orion starseek telescope control cable is compatible with most goto telescope mounts, including the orion atlas pro azeqg, atlas eqg. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. However, the features available when they are interfaced to a personal computer are somewhat limited, primarily due to the type of. I ordered the new mount from orion and it arrived in two boxes about a week later. The heavyduty atlas eq g equatorial telescope mount and tripod has ample strength to support up to a 40lb. If you are interested in upgrading your atlas eqg to. Orion atlas eqg heavy duty computerized goto equatorial. The orion atlas is the skywatcher eq6 under at different name and the orion sirius eqg is the skywatcher heq5 pro and the orion skyview pro is the skywatcher eq5 pro. As well as its high load bearing capacity, the atlas.
Many of the skywatcher synta telescopes and mounts are sold in the usa under the orion name. The atlas eqg is the largest mount available from orion and gives tremendous performance. It is fully enclosed, with dualaxis dc stepper motors and selfpointing goto electronics. Orion atlas 10 eqg goto reflector telescope best brands. Shop orion atlas eqg computerized goto telescope mount. 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. 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. With a little practice, youll find that the atlas eqg mount is an invaluable tool for getting the most. Summary of contents for orion atlas eqg page 1 manual orion atlas eq. Product support orion atlas pro azeqg computerized goto. The orion sirius pro azeqg mount operates in equatorial goto mode holding one telescope, or in altazimuth goto and tracking mode with one or two telescopes attached sidebyside. The orion atlas eqg 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. Designed for astronomical use, the atlas eq g provides a solid, stable foundation for precise navigation of the night sky.
Orion warranty repair, 89 hangar way, watsonville, ca 95076. The latest generation of synta eq5 and eq6 mounts such as the orion sirius eqg and orion atlas eqg show great performance as stable, quality goto mounts at affordable prices for observing and imaging. Need to sell as im moving on to other expensive hobbies. Im interested in the orion skywatcher mounts but have a few questions hopefully you all can help me with. Orion has added brains to their popular atlas mounts brawn, and the result is the muchanticipated orion atlas eqg fully computerized goto mount. B 1005 providing exceptional consumer optical products since 1975 customer support 80067643 email. Sep 05, 20 the orion starseek telescope control cable is compatible with most goto telescope mounts, including the orion atlas pro az eq g, atlas eq g, sirius eq g, skyview pro goto, and many other brands. Nights under the stars will never be quite the same with the orion atlas 10 eq g. We recommend using a por table rechargeable battery, like the dynamo or dynamo pro available from orion.
You could use rs232 cable to connect your hand control with the asiair pro. The cable replaces the factory hand controller and allows direct control of. Designed for use in either altazimuth or equatorial modes, this versatile, precision goto mount provides a stable, highperformance platform for astronomical observing or astrophotography. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang out. Congratulations on your purchase of a quality orion mount. The latest generations of synta eq 5 and eq 6 mounts such as the orion sirius eq g and orion atlas eq g show great performance as stable, quality goto mounts at affordable prices for observing and imaging. This equatorial goto mount and tripod improves upon the venerable atlas eqg by incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications. Used orion atllas eqg mount in very good condition. For help with this, see the balancing a telescope section. Eqdirusb eq direct usb cable for synta eq6 and orion. The atlas is a singlechamber design, with either 2, 2.
The atlas eq g mount requires an external 12volt dc power supply or an actodc adapter to run off of household 110volt ac, all sold separately. The diagnostic issue is that phd2 will not move my mount in manual. I havent needed support on my celestron mount, and i would hope to not need it on a future mount, but it will eventually happen im sure and id like to be with a company who is. Orion has added brains to their popular atlas mounts brawn, and the result is the muchanticipated orion atlas eq g fully computerized goto mount.
I know some mounts you can train the pec but it is lost after. It is the newer style featuring the dual saddle that accepts both vixen and losmandy style dovetail bars. The atlas cgem adapter is also compatible with other atlas clones that use a center bolt with m12 threads. Orion 8985 xt6 plus instruction manual instruction manual 16 pages orion atlas eq g instruction manual. Orion is committed to supporting you with yourorion atlas pro azeqg computerized goto telescope mount solar system trio. Meade lx200 and autostarequipped robotic telescopes such as the etx 90125 and lx200 gps. The heavyduty atlas eqg equatorial telescope mount and tripod has ample strength to support up to a 40lb.
The latest generation of synta eq 5 and eq 6 mounts such as the orion sirius eq g and orion atlas eq g show great performance as stable, quality goto mounts at affordable prices for observing and imaging. Shoestring usb2eq6 cable between the laptop and the mount. There are twelve basic configuration styles, including top mount models. The stalwart orion atlas eqg computerized goto telescope mount can easily handle up to 40 lbs. Celestron ultima 2000, nexstar 5, nexstar 8, nexstar 11 gps, nexstar cpc and nexstar 114 gt telescopes will not work with other nexstar models. When i bought the mount, it had not been used in a long time, and needed some cleaning. The orion atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount improves upon the venerable atlas eqg by incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications.
The atlas mount can even take newtonian telescopes with a mirror diameter of up to 25cm. Beltdriven stepper motor drive system distinguishes between over 42,000 celestial objects with a 5 arcminute pointing accuracy and a. The goto version has better motors and gears and hence better tracking accuracy. Orion atlas pro azeqg goto telescope mount lunt solar systems. It can even carry otas of up to 18kg while remaining stable and vibrationfree. The stalwart orion atlas eqg computerized goto telescope mount can handle up to 40 lbs. The mount is delivered in two packages, one long one containing the tripod, and the other containing the equatorial mount itself. 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.
Orion atlas pro dual azeq computerized goto mount threeinone computerized. Product support orion atlas pro azeqg computerized. Decide for yourself whether you want manual control of. If i were forced to give a negative about this item other than its not free it would be the manual. The orion atlas eq g computerized goto telescope mount is a heavy duty equatorial mount capable of supporting a 40 pound payload. Features of the orion starseek telescope control cable.
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. View and download orion atlas eqg instruction manual online. Pro supports dozens of different makes and models of telescopes including meade, celestron, vixen, astrophysics, and the freely available ascom telescope plugin drivers user comments using the telescope with star atlas. This kit combines our standard 8 pier top base kit with our 8 adapter for orion atlas celestron cgem type mounts. This scopes huge 10 optics and precise, heavyduty computerized goto mount will show you what bigtelescope performance is all about. These instructions will help you set up and properly use your new mount. Once an object is centered, the atlas eqg mounts robust internal dc stepper motors track the. Box 1815, santa cruz, ca 95061 providing exceptional consumer optical products since 1975 in 266 rev. Orion atlas 10 eq g goto reflector telescope orion atlas 10 eq g reflector w goto controller. Orion telescopes offer crystal clear views of the night skies.
For heavier telescopes, the mount may not provide sufficient stability for steady imaging. Its computerized goto database of over 42,000 celestial objects can lead you and your family to spectacular celestial sights night after night. Orion atlas eq g manual pdf orion is committed to supporting you with your orion atlas eqg computerized goto. Beltdriven stepper motor drive system distinguishes between over 42,000 celestial objects with a 5 arcminute pointing accuracy and a tracking precision of 0. The atlas eqg mount requires an external 12volt dc power supply or an actodc adapter to run off of household 110volt ac, all sold separately. Atlas magnetic level indicators are produced in a wide range of materials of construction, including exotic alloys and plastics. Mountheavy duty tripod with accesory trayhandheld goto controllerdovetailall manuals original boxes pickup only philadelphia moorestown, nj. Get the powerful and versatile orion atlas 8 eqg goto reflector telescope today and discover new worlds of astronomical and astrophotographic adventure. The atlas cgem adapter mounts to the 8 base plate with stainless steel bolts from underneath. Orion atlas eqg manual makes it easy to find manuals. The atlas eqg equatorial mount is designed to hold telescope tubes weighing up to approximately 40 lbs. Ap900gto, astronomical, dark nebula, emission nebula, fsq106ed, galaxy, nebula, orion atlas eqg, rokinon 85mm lens, star parties, sx46, widefield no responses jul 07 2019 with weather looking wet and wild for the 2019 cherry springs star party and things looking slightly less soggy at calhoun we decided to cancel on cherry springs and.
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. Yes, the asiair pro can manage the atlas orion eq g mount. When i set up my pier last year i removed the mount adapter from the top of my cgem dx tripod and fabricated a way to fasten it to my pier plate. Mount model hand controller port hand control port on mount atlas eqg 8pin rj45 db9 f skyview pro goto, sirius eqg, atlas pro azeqg, hdx110 eqg 8pin rj45 skyquest goto dobsonians, all other orion altazimuth mounts 6pin rj12. Whether youre looking for a rocksolid goto mount for visual use of a telescope. Now orion is proud to announce the enhanced, more versatile atlas pro az eq g goto mount. Providing exceptional consumer optical products since 1975. Orion is committed to supporting you with yourorion atlas eqg computerized goto telescope mount. Orion is committed to supporting you with yourorion atlas pro az eq g computerized goto telescope mount solar system trio.
Newly designed for greater stability and operational precision, the atlas ii eqg has a load capacity of 44 lbs. Orion atlas eqg computerezied goto mount astromart. Your new atlas eq g mount works with many different optical tubes. As an entrylevel astro imaging mount, the orion atlas eq g is a superb starting point. Nights under the stars will never be quite the same with the orion atlas 10 eq g goto reflector telescope. G mount the atlas eqg should be powered by an 11v to 15v dc power supply tip positive capable of producing continuous current of a minimum 2 amps. The whisperquiet, belt assisted stepper motor drive system can locate any of over 42,000 celestial objects in its computerized hand controllers database. The stalwart orion atlas eq g computerized goto telescope mount can handle up to 40 lbs. Orion atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount and tripod opt. Sizelarge orion atlas eqg computerized goto telescope mountsize excellent condition used only a few times. The atlas eq g is the largest mount available from orion and gives tremendous performance. Pro makes the whole set up seem more like a remote control robot. Orion atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount and tripod.
The directional buttons allow the user to have complete motion both the r. Help with cables for eqmod, eqdirect for orion atlas eqg. Downloaded ascom platform and skywatcher synscan mount controller 6. Hello all, i am still very much a beginner at astrophotography and have been having an issue with a used orion atlas mount that i bought a while back. To select items from a list on the atlas eqg hand controller, use the scroll buttons at the bottom of the hand controller rather than the arrow keys at the top. This scopes big 10 optics and newly engineered mount will show you what bigtelescope performance is all about. The orion atlas eqg mount can lead you and your telescope to a variety of celestial. Orion offers parts and accessories to enhance your viewing experience. The eqdirusb eqdirect for eqmod cable is designed to interface a pc or laptop directly to the latest generation of synta eq6 mounts which use the synscan handcontroller.
Closedloop electronics keep alignment steady despite manual shifting of the. The latest generations of synta eq5 and eq6 mounts such as the orion sirius eqg and orion atlas eqg show great performance as stable, quality goto mounts at affordable prices for observing and imaging. Plugin device automatically supplies gps location and time data to your orion skyquest xtg or xxg dobsonian, starseeker iv goto telescope, skyview pro goto mount, sirius eqg mount, sirius pro azeqg mount, atlas eqg mount, atlas pro azeqg mount, or hdx1100 eqg mount. Once a simple alignment procedure is completed, the atlas eqgs included hand controller lets you select an object from intuitive menus, and then command the. In december of 2016 i decided to sell my atlas eq6 for the newer atlas pro az eqg. When under the stars, there is no evidence of guiding activity. Orion atlas pro azeqg computerized goto mount 10010. For stepbystep setup instructions on how to setup and control your. Orion introduces atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount. Orion atlas pro azeqg, the synscan hand controller will. Product support orion atlas eqg computerized goto telescope. Jan 29, 2007 the skywatcher eq6 pro and the atlas eq g are identical in every way apart from the colour. Orion goto mounts including atlas, sirius, hdx110, starseeker, skyview pro and others select nexstar 5. Orion 9996 atlas eqg computerized goto telescope mount.
Threeinone computerized goto mount capable of operating in both goto. The orion atlas eqg 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. Orion atlas eqg computerized goto telescope mount opt. How to set up the orion sirius eqg computerized goto. Any type of telescope can be mounted on the atlas eqg, including refractors, newtonian reflectors, and. 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. The orion atlas ii eqg equatorial goto mount is a new iteration of orion s atlas eqg mount incorporating more than a dozen enhanced features and specifications. Fits optical tube of the orion skyview pro 8 eq, sirius 8 eq g, atlas 8 eq g, skyquest xt6 classic dobsonian, and xt6i. First off, regarding the build quality and physical characteristics of the mount. Now with a load capacity of 44pounds it is perfect for rocksolid support of your optical tubes and imaging trains used by serious astroimagers. These instructions will help you set up and properly use your equatorial mount.
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