Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO Mount with Tripod and SynScan Hand Control

The computerized Sky-Watcher PRO mounts are designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton SynScan Hand Control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The SynScan Hand Control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The SynScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via a serial cable. Once the connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand Control, many commercially available planetarium softwares can be used to control the HEQ5 and EQ6 PRO Mounts, The HEQ5 and EQ6 PRO mounts also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

  • Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
  • Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
  • Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
  • Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.
  • Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
  • Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.
  • Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
  • Periodic Error Correction.
  • PC compatibility.

    SynScan specifications:

  • Slew Speeds: 0.5X, 1X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X, 400X, 500X, 600X, 800X.
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
  • Tracking Modes: R.A. Tracking
  • Alignment Methods: One-star Alignment, Two-star Alignment, Three-star Alignment
  • Database: 25 User Defined Objects. Complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues. Total 13,436 objects.
  • Pointing Accuracy: Up to 1 arc min.

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      672N178
    Mount Type German Equatorial Mount
    Telescope Mounting Method Tube Rings
    Telescope Control SynScan Hand Control
    Tripod 1.75" Diamter Stainless Steel Pipe
    Tripod Height 97-121cm
    Tripod Weight 5.6kg
    Counterweight Shaft Diameter 1.8cm
    Counterweight Shaft Length 21.5cm
    Counterweight Shaft Material Stainless Steel
    Counterweight 2 x 5.1kg
    Mount Weight (without counterweight) 10kg
    Mount Height 35cm
    Total Weight 15kg (without counterweights)
    Motor Type Microstep Driver 1.8 degree Stepper Motors
    Motor Resolution 0.144 Arc Sec
    Power Supply 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Tip positive)
    Gear Ratio 705
    Recommended Max Load 30lbs