j***bx@icloud.com (Mall members ) 2025-01-28 12:32:38

This mount is excellent. It\'s extremely quiet, all of the handle knobs are very easy to access and use, looks awesome, and it effortlessly handles mid 30s lbs loads without counterweights and mid 50s lbs rigs with counterweights. The saddle is a good fit for standard Losmandy and Vixen plates. Polar alignment of the ALT is extremely nice with the large magnetically attached knob. Left and right is slightly stiff but still easily workable with the opposing screws.

Software wise, this mount\'s included Super RA with mount limits has saved my rigs from a bunch of really bad plate solves. Onstep takes some work to get working but once it does guiding is great. Poor nights with a massive rig at 1000mm sub 0.7/8 and good nights sub 0.3 on that rig as well.

Would highly recommend! I\'m really glad I got this mount!

773****208 (Mall members ) 2025-01-28 06:40:52

Wow...just wow. As an UMi17 I wasn\'t sure if I really needed this mount but the improvements Proxisky made to their latest UMi mount are just fantastic. Precision servo motors, Home button, precise polar alignment controls and many other refinements have really upped the game. This mount is perfect for placement in a remote observatory. So far it has surpassed all my expectations. Thanks Proxisky for another fantastic product!

078****2127 (Mall members ) 2025-01-27 19:59:44

After several frustrating years of constant mechanical/guiding issues with the Celestron AVX, I was ready to give up astrophotography.

However, with the introduction of Strain Wave mounts & after further research I recently decided to purchase the UMi 20S from Proxisky due to their competitive pricing & the reviews on several astro forums.

The UMi 20S is superior in every department:- Precision engineering; Light & compact; Near silent operation; Simple & precise PA controls. Additional features such as the Anti Collision System & \"GOTO Home”make this mount a joy to use and above all the guiding results in varying light conditions is exceptional compared to my AVX.

At this time, guiding the Edge 8\"HD (13Kg+ weight) ranges between 0.35 - 0.8 arcsec (generally averaging 0.5) in a Bortle 7 sky.

I\'ve controlled the mount using both the ASI Air & N.I.N.A without major issues.

Any issues or questions that do arise are replied to promptly from customer service via the Discord forum.
(Firmware & software updates are constantly improving the user experience and mount operation)

This mount has reignited my passion for Astrophotography.

Paul.

North East UK

015****87929 (Mall members ) 2025-01-26 23:55:24

The UMi 20S makes a high-quality and well-made impression. The first time I used the mount everything went smoothly. The polar alignment was carried out quickly and easily. Unfortunately, gathering clouds ended the recording after three hours, but the pictures taken during that time were without any waste.

004****327533 (Mall members ) 2025-01-18 21:49:01

This is the second UMi mount for me after the Lite one. I received it 2 days ago and I\'m still testing it. The build quality is top notch. The features that are included in this price are no match for anything else on the market. The manufacturer and especially Nøkk is very committed to this hobby and very responsive to questions and requests on their dedicated Discord server.

• Nokk 2025-01-19 17:10:33

  Thank you for the early review!