What's Up? Webcast: EQ vs Harmonic vs Direct Drive
What's Up? Webcast: EQ vs Harmonic vs Direct Drive (Episode 177) Mount technology is rapidly changing, but what does it actually mean for us astronomers? We take a look at the various mount options what what they bring to the table. Geared mounts, belt drive, harmonic and direct drive are all options for the modern astronomer but what does that mean for us? Lets find out together! What's Up? webcast take place right here on the Sky-Watcher USA YouTube channel every Friday from 10am to 11am Pacific. For more information on Sky-Watcher products please visit www.skywatcherusa.com

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The Surprising Flaws in 18650 Lithium-Ion Batteries

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The Best of NEAF 2026 - Day 2

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How to TUNE Skywatcher AZEQ5 or Orion Sirius Pro AZ/EQ-G - remove backlash for better photos!

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What's Up? Webcast: Tabletop Dob Overview

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Sky-Watcher What's Up? Webcast: AZ-EQ Series Overview

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