![]() ![]() Moreover, the large sensor on the ZWO ASI 1600MM Pro allows you to capture large deep sky objects with an incredible amount of detail. My dark frame tests showed that the camera produced almost no noise or amp glow. I’m very impressed with the quality of the images produced by this camera. This ZWO ASI 1600MM Pro camera is one of the best CMOS astrophotography cameras I’ve used to date. My Cameras ZWO ASI 1600MM pro ZWO ASI 1600MM Pro Astrophotography Camera If you’re interested in a comparison blog on intermediate-level astrophotography mounts such as the SkyWatcher EQ6R-pro, click here. ![]() The SkyWatcher EQ6R-Pro mount is available here: Here’s a video where I review this wonderful mount. I’ve since replaced that lever with a knob. All this being said, there is one serious design flaw which is the altitude adjustment lever on the back of the EQ6R-Pro to polar align this mount. Across most nights, I’m getting sub-arc second per pixel tracking when using this mount in combination with my guide scope and camera using PHD2 (see below). Also, the belt drives are very quiet when slewing to your target of preference. Moreover, the USB 2.0 connection on the mount allows you to remote control the EQ6R-Pro from your laptop or computer without having to use a hand controller. The mount is reliable, it accurately slews to and tracks deep-sky targets for astrophotography purposes. The maximum payload capacity of 20kg (44lbs) allows you to use heavier telescopes, tracking gear, cameras, and other astrophotography gear without any issues. There are many things to like about the SkyWatcher EQ6R-Pro. I’ve owned the SkyWatcher EQ6R-Pro mount for over a year and I’ve engaged in 30+ astrophotography sessions. SkyWacher EQ6R-Pro equatorial telescope mount If you’re interested in a comparison blog on beginner-level astrophotography mounts, click here. The Celestron Advanced VX mount is available here: Check out my review on the Celestron Advanced VX Mount here. I can recommend this mount after having used it for five years. If you are looking for a relatively affordable mount to start your astrophotography hobby, look no further. ![]() Over the years, the mount has developed some backlash in the gears, which can be fixed by yourself or by experts. I recommend not putting over 5 kg or 12 lbs on the AVX when using it for astrophotography. As it is a beginner telescope mount, it is limited in terms of payload capacity. Main advantages – besides the affordable price – are that the mount is very portable, the big altitude-azimuth knobs are very user friendly, the mount is easy to set up and polar align, and you can connect your mount to either the hand controller – with over 42,000 objects in its database – or your PC or laptop using ASCOM. I’ve always used a 480mm focal length telescope with this mount (see above). With autoguiding and PEC options enabled, the mount can guide accurately enough to capture some beautiful, sharp, multi-minute images of various deep-sky objects. Over the past five years, my AVX never failed to me. It’s a very good, affordable mount to start your astrophotography adventure. I started my astrophotography adventures with this Celestron Advanced VX (AVX) telescope mount which I still own and use to date. Celestron Advanced VX equatorial telescope mount My Celestron Advanced VX mount For more information and my first experiences with the Edge HD 8″, check out this blog.
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