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Skywatcher EQ8 GOTO Mount head only
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EQ8 GOTO Mount

  • 50kg payload German Equatorial Mount
  • Super smooth periodic error curve
  • Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
  • Belt driven transmission to limit R.A. backlash
  • Whisper slew
  • Auto-home function
  • D style telescope connection
  • Freedom Find™ auxiliary encoders
  • R.A. worm gear indexer
  • R.A. and DEC indexers
  • Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty

PIER TRIPOD NOT INCLUDED, AVAILABLE HERE

$7,499.99

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SKU: SWEQ8-NOPIER Categories: EQ Mounts, Mounts

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  • SynScan GO-TO
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Description

The Sky-Watcher EQ8 is the most advanced Sky-Watcher mount with a staggering payload of 50kg and sub arcsecond tracking accuracy, the ultimate choice for professional astrophotographers aiming to push their gear to the limit. This monolithic mount has oversized gears and a non rotatable counterweight bar for greater stability, the D style saddle is 200mm long for a more stable connection with telescopes and the grip is secured by three knobs.

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.

Once achieving alignment, the patented Freedom Find™ dual encoders will then keep track of your position to within 1.2 arcminutes. The mount will retain alignment even after releasing the clutches and manually pointing the scope to a new part of the sky. A home position can be stored within the SynScan controller and returned to from any configuration, two home position sensors will guide the mount as part of the shutdown procedure, storing the alignment details for quick setup upon your next observing session.

The EQ8 is equipped with two SNAP ports for dual control of camera shutter release. Working with the SynScan hand control’s “Camera Control” function, a user can take batch exposures in up to 8 groups of “Exposure-time & Frames”. An indexer on the R.A. worm gear keeps track of its current position, so that the Periodic Error inherent to all worm gear driven mounts can be learned and permanently corrected for. These features make the Sky-Watcher EQ8 a fantastic partner to high focal length telescopes and astrophotographers alike.

 

SynScan Features:

  • Database with 42,900+ objects
  • Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC & SAO catalogues, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable Stars, Named Stars
  • One, Two and Three Stars or Brightest Star Alignment
  • Autoguiding feature for astrophotography
  • Pointing Accuracy Enhancement feature (PAE)
  • Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
  • 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

In The Box:

  • German Equatorial Mount EQ8
  • Hard Case With Wheels for the Mount Head
  • Counterweight Bar
  • SynScan Hand Controller and Cable
  • Power Supply Cord (Lighter Plug)
  • User Manual

Download the EQ8 Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number SWEQ8-NOPIER
Mount Type German Equatorial Mount
Telescope Mounting D Style
Payload 50kg
Mount Head Weight 25kg
Latitude Range 10°-65°
Azimuth Range +/- 10°
Power Requirement DC 12~16V – 4A
Pointing Accuracy up 5 arc. min.
Slewing Speed up to 3.3°/sec
Guiding Speed 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X
Motors Resolution approx. 0.12 arc-second (11136000 Counts/Rev)
Encoder Resolution 17624 Counts/Rev., approx. 1.2 arc-minutes

Tour the night sky at the touch of a button

All Sky-Watcher Goto telescopes are equipped with either a SynScan hand controller or Wifi Adaptor. Please check product specifications before purchasing.

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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