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EQ5 PRO GOTO MOUNT WITH STEEL TRIPOD

  • Go-To Equatorial Mount with SynScan
  • Adjustable aluminium tripod with an accessory tray
  • Fine adjustments of latitude and azimuth for precise polar alignment
  • Bubble level for perfect levelling
  • Aluminium setting circle dials allow for quick target acquisition via celestial coordinates
  • Worm gear tracking controls provides a full 360° manipulation of the RA and DEC axis
  • V style telescope connection
  • Portable and quick assembly
  • Ideal for astrophotography
  • 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warranty

$1,399.00

10 in stock

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Description

The Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro Go-To Mount with steel tripod is a sturdy and heavy duty equatorial mount for the professional astronomer. With a 10 kg payload capacity the EQ5 Pro is capable of holding telescopes of medium dimension such as 200mm reflectors or 150mm refractors. The integrated bubble level and the adjustable tripod legs make the levelling easy, the azimuth and altitude axis can be fine adjusted for a precise polar alignment. The fine adjustment knobs allows easy tracking of an object even at high magnifications.

The exceptional SynScan Go-To system allows full control of both R.A. and Dec. axes with 9 slew speeds and 5 arcminute pointing precision, allowing you to quickly and accurately locate objects across the night sky. The Go-To system can automatically slew the telescope on command toward planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters and much more. The SynScan has 42,900 memorised celestial objects for an amazing journey in the night sky. The Deep Sky Tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects currently visible, so even the novice astronomer can easily observe faint objects at the touch of a button.

Aligning an equatorial mount is an easy operation that can be completed in a few minutes. Once the tripod is levelled and the mount is oriented South, incline the mount at the same angle of your local latitude. For example, if you are in Sydney (latitude 33° South) adjust the mount inclination to 33° above the horizon using the scale on the EQ5 mount.

 

SynScan Features:

  • Database with 42,900+ objects
  • Messier, NGC, IC, SAO catalogues
  • Autoguiding connection for astro-photography
  • Two Star or Brightest Star Alignment
  • Pointing Accuracy Enhancement feature (PAE)
  • Unknown Object Identification feature
  • Pointing accuracy up to 5 arc min
  • Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
  • Slewing speeds: 1x, 2x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x (3.4°/sec)
  • Motor type: DC servo motors
  • Power requirement: 12V DC

Optional Upgrades:

  • Polar scope for precise polar alignment

In The Box:

  • German Equatorial Mount EQ5 Pro
  • Aluminium Tripod
  • Accessory Tray
  • 20mm Counterweight Bar
  • SynScan Hand Controller and Cable
  • PC Connection Cord
  • User Manual

Click to download the NEQ3 – EQ5 Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Mount Type German Equatorial Go-To
Tripod Material Aluminium
Telescope Mounting V Style Dovetail Bar
Payload 10kg
Tripod Height 71-123cm
Tripod Weight 15kg
Power Requirement DC 12~16V – 3A
Point Accuracy up to 5 arc. min.
Slewing Speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X)

Tour the night sky at the touch of a button

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a high-precision computerised Go-To telescope mounting system for imaging or visual applications, the family of SynScan TM Pro Series mountings are the answer. All SynScan TM Pro Series models are premium-grade observing platforms which have been thoughtfully designed for ease of operation. With the user-friendly push-button hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes a walk in the park. The SynScan TM hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observation sessions.

Common Features:

WIFI Capability
Give your Sky-Watcher GOTO mount WiFi capability with the plug-in Wi-Fi Adapter. Connect the mount to the SynScan App using the adapter and control your telescope wirelessley with your mobile device.
The MINI AZ-GT Mount has built-in Wi-Fi capability so just connect the mount and control your telescope wirelessley with your mobile device.

Download the app from Google Play or Apple App Store.

SynScan Computerised Handset
Features include ongoing firmware updated from the internet. Pointing accuracy enhancement (PAE), and capacity to store star alignment data. Accepts GPS Mouse for convenient entry of time, date and location.

42,900+ Object Database
Including planets, named stars, double-stars, variable stars & user defined objects.

Object Catalogues
Messier, IC, NGC & Caldwell

Click here to download the SynScan TM Pro Series manual

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5 Year Warranty

All Sky-Watcher products have a 5 year manufacturer warranty (not transferable).

For more information click HERE.

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