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SWEQ8-RH-NOPIER

EQ8-Rh GOTO Mount

PC-Direct-Connect

The EQ8-RH provides the next generation of Sky-Watcher’s popular high capacity mount, the EQ8. 

The R models offer a refined design to allow for better balance and more modern features to cater to today’s high end imagers. 

  • USB hub (4 ports)
  • 2.1mm Power port (3 ports)
  • 3 serial ports on the back of the saddle
  • The EQ8-RH features built-in cable management. This removes cable drag from hanging cables and reduces the risk of cables getting caught during imaging session. This capability also improves the mounts capabilities for remote use.

$13,749.99

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SKU: SWEQ8-RH-NOPIER Categories: EQ Mounts, EQ-GOTO Mounts, Mounts

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Description

The EQ8-Rh provides the next generation of Sky-Watcher’s popular high capacity mount, the EQ8.

The R models offer a refined design to allow for better balance and more modern features to cater to today’s high end imagers.

 

Built-in cable management 

  • USB hub (4 ports)
  • 2.1mm Power port (3 ports)
  • 3 serial ports on the back of the saddle
  • The EQ8-Rh features built-in cable management. This removes cable drag from hanging cables and reduces the risk of cables getting caught during imaging session. This capability also improves the mounts capabilities for remote use.

The built-in USB hub allows you to simply plug in your camera, guider, filter wheel and other USB accessories into the hub below the saddle plate and connect them using a single USB cable plugged into the rear of the mount. No more tangled mess of cabled hanging or need for multiple cables running around the mount.

Another addition to the cable management system is the three built-in 2.1mm ports situated next to the USB hub. This allows your accessories to also be powered through the mount. This reduces the need for multiple power adapters and other accessories. The ports can be run off of a single power source providing a cleaner set up and less cables.

On the gear of the saddle are three serial ports for various accessories such as ST4 guide cables and other serial based accessories. Like the rest of the cable management this reduces the hanging cables and provide a neat connection to the mount.

 

Motor Positioning

EQ8-Rh feature improved balance from their predecessor with redeposited motor housings. This improve the mount’s balance over all.

 

Belt Drive

Both mounts feature belt drive on both the RA and Dec axis. This allows for smoother guiding and reduced backlash.

 

Auto-Home

EQ8-Rh feature built-in homing sensors. This allows the mount to know its positioning more accurately from its start positioning.

 

Improved Clutches

The EQ8-Rh models feature improved clutches allowing for sturdier lock under heavy loads. Simply use the large levers to engage or disengage the axis of choice. The clutch lever are larger than the original EQ8 making it easier to adjust with gloves.

 

PC Direct Connect

EQ8-Rh also feature the new PC direct connect feature. Now you can easily connect your mount to your computer without the need of a hand controller. When paired with the SynScan Pro app. for Windows the mount can be aligned and controlled direct from a PC. This makes imaging refined and easier, especially for those with permanent set ups.

 

EQ8-Rh On-Axis Encoder

 

The EQ8-Rh takes a step further with all the listed features above but adds a higher level of precision. The Rh (h for High Res.) features an on-Axis Renishaw TONic incremental, 11.8 million tick, encoder on the RA axis. This allows the mount to have extremely precise tracking and guiding for long exposure imaging. With the encoder built onto the RA axis this removes periodic error to nearly zero in RA with an accuracy of 0.11 arc-seconds! The EQ8-Rh offers a pro level mount for the series astro imager. 

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number SWEQ8-Rh
Mount Type German Equatorial Mount
Telescope Mounting D Style
Payload 50kg
Mount Head Weight 25kg
Pier Tripod Not Included
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
Firmware Upgrades Download the latest Firmware

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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