EQ6 PRO GOTO Mount + Steel tripod

EQ6 PRO GOTO Mount + Steel tripod

    Sky-Watcher Pro mounts have been designed for use by novices and experts alike. These mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports. Even the most demanding experts will be impressed by the capability of these mounts for astrophotography.

    For novice users the user-friendly menu 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 RS-232 cable. Once the connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand Control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the EQ6 PRO Mounts. They also come with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

FEATURES:

  • 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 Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.
  • Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
  • Periodic Error Correction.
  • PC compatibility.
  • Upgradeable hand control via internet download.
Mount Type German Equatorial GOTO
Telescope Mounting Method Tube Rings with Dovetail Bar
Tripod Heavy Stainless Steel Legs
Accessory Tray Large wall-to-wall
Counter Weight 2 x 5.1kgs
Counterweight Shaft Diameter 1.8cm
Counterweight Shaft Length 28.5cm
Counterweight Shaft Material Stainless Steel
Mount Weight (without counterweight) 106kgs
Mount Height 41cm
Total Weight (without counterweights) 23.5kgs
Motor Type Microstep driven 1.8° stepper motors
Motor Resolution 0.144 arc sec (or 9.024,000 steps/rev.)
Power Supply 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Centre positive)
Gear Ratio 705
Motor Drive Built-in
SynScan Hand Control YES
Payload Capacity 18.20kgs
Shipping Weight 19kgs + 21kgs
Shipping Dimensions 117x28x29 ; 55x55x25 cm