What's Up? Webcast: AZ-GTi Overview
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- Sky-Watcher What's Up? Webcast: AZ-GTi Overview
(Episode 79)
We take a close look at the smallest GoTo mount in the Sky-Watcher line up, the AZ-GTi. Learn about the mount's offerings and capabilities.
What's Up? webcast take place right here on the Sky-Watcher USA TH-cam channel every Friday from 10am to 11am Pacific.
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Wow I though this was just some dude's channel but is the actual skywatcher official channel! It's pretty cool to have long reviews and tutorials to know what to expect from your products (specially if im paying more than $600 lol) I'm a big fan of this brand!
Nice to hear! Check out the back catalog. Lots of great info and interviews. We have it in podcast form too.
“Maybe an idea there….” The wisest words ever spoken! Everyone wants a legit imaging mount this size, the cheapest competitor costs $4K, and all you’d have to do is tweak this a bit and double the price. Just make it! In the meantime, you’re right about beginners - this is for people who wouldn’t use a polar scope or a guide port if you gave it to them. But this mount + ASIAIR Plus is a really nice imaging rig that will guide reasonably well right up to the weight limit. Love the mount, wish you’d make a purpose-built EQ version of it!
Agreed 100% They’re sitting on top of potentially the greatest selling product never made.
Yes! Well said! @Sky-Watcher: please listen what your (happy) users say! You have a product for $400 which has a potential to compete with others products which currently cost 10x of this if you pay attention what the community says and fix a few things. There is a 130 pages discussion thread about this mount on CN. I hope you recognise this chance!
Well done - good information related to the telescope - thanks !!
Thanks, very informative. Just received my AZ-GTi with Celestron Mak and mounted scope upright, but elevation worked backwards. Need to do the right-arm EQ FW upgrade. Nothing in the supplied pamphlet spelled out left versus right arm.
Question? Looks like if I buy the Skywatcher 127 Mak, the scope is set up for left arm mount and you don’t have left-arm EQ FW right ? Thanks again
Would this mount be ok for the 130pds? i would prefer the 130pds over the 130ps for the focuser and colimation etc
I have a question, and I apologize in advance as it has nothing to do with this video, do yall sell cooling fans for the 12 inch collapsible dobs??
Awesome video and I plan on to finish watching it but since I’m at work, can someone please explain the difference between the AZ-GTi vs AZ-GTe? I am completely new and plan on hooking up my Nikon Z6 with a Sigma 60-600 lens. Probably 4.5kg setup
AZ-GTi has Freedom Find encoders and an AZ clutch. If you are planning to mod it into EQ mode you have to go with the GTi.
Never mind… e is the “economical” version.
Just saw the Star Adventurer GTI - that looks like the ticket!
Might you have a video detailing how to replace the standard mount saddle with the ADM saddle you feature in the section on accessories (44:40)
We do not have a video. But to do so you need to remove the white adhesive cover from the middle of the saddle to reveal the screws. Remove the screws and saddle. Install the ADM saddle.
You may need to check with ADM to see if they have install instructions.
Thank you. 😃
When I try to star align on EQ mode with my az gti it only shows me stars that are very low on my horizon (i'm in southern hemisphere btw). I've checked time and location settings they're correct. In my location i'm not able to see stars close to the horizon so it's difficult to set up properly. Any pointers anyone?
Email support@skywatcherusa.com or check in with Sky-Watcher Australia on IG for S. Hemisphere tips and tricks. Hope you get it figured out!
My 8yo daughter is getting into doing astronomy live streams, but her mount (an LXD55 in alt/az) is on it's last legs. Due to finances I would need to crowd fund a replacement, and would probably have to go with a used mount. I've narrowed it down to the older iOptron Cube, or a used AZ/GTe or GTi. Having used an EQ6-R, I'm leaning towards the GTe or GTi. As she would be controlling the mount with a PC from a fixed location, is there any real world advantage to getting the GTi over the GTe?
Hey there, the GTe doesn't have an AZ clutch so you can't do the EQ modification that users of the GTi have been hacking in recent years. So if she might want to get into imaging you would want to go with the i version. Also note, Sky-Watcher USA provides tech support to second hand owners of SW gear in the US and Canada, just FYI.
@@SkyWatcherUSA Thanks for the reply. So it looks like the GTi would be the best choice then. Now I just need to try and crowdfund the mount so she can continue to do her live streams, and eventually host public events for her school. If crowdfunding works out, here's an example of what the astro community has to look forward to.
th-cam.com/video/UYDtrLMENYg/w-d-xo.html
Wish her luck.
@@lokifishmarz Awesome!! Good luck
Hi - what is the difference between the GTi and the GTe ?
The GTi has Freedom Find encoders and the GTe does not, making it less expensive. Freedom Find allows you to loosen the clutches and move the mount around manually without losing alignment.
I was hoping for a beginner alignment guide
Hey Matt, all our product overview shows are more about the tech specs. We're working on producing more tutorials.
@@SkyWatcherUSA the app gives me troubles because the scew buttons randomly activate on their own. Then when trying to click the confirm alignment it won’t ok it. Probably a Apple thing. I bought the handheld controller to eliminate that app issue and still can’t get the alignment. ??
@@lawrence1md hmmm I would suggest emailing support@skywatcherusa.com to troubleshoot.
Need help. I just purchased the skymax 127 az GTi and the calibration is not very accurate. I leveled the tripod and scope and it will not locate objects in the sky accurately. Kind of disappointed because I’m always having to manually move the scope to its target. I use the 3 star alignment. Getting frustrated with it. I’m starting to think these computer models are for marketing sales.
Have you leveled the tube and aimed it North? That is the starting point for the AZGTi. If you are still having issues please reach out to support@skywatcherusa.com.
Would be better with bronze gears.
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