Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher EQ5 SynScan German Equatorial Mount

Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher EQ5 SynScan German Equatorial Mount Product Description

Sky Watcher EQ5 SynScan GOTO German equatorial Mount Product Info

Sky Watcher offers simple solutions for users who would like to attach their smaller telescope to a convenient computerized system but do not wish to deal with the weight of the HEQ5 or EQ6 mount. The EQ5 SynScan mounts use the same Go To system found in the HEQ5 and EQ6 Pros SynScan. It allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button.
The EQ5 SynScan mounts are the perfect instrument for novice visual observers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and in depth knowledge of the night sky.

• 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 32 micro steps driven.
• Slewing speed up to 3.4 /sec 800X .
• Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
• Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.
• Periodic Error Correction.
• PC compatibility.
• Upgradeable hand control via internet download.

Specifications for Sky Watcher EQ5 Synscan GOTO German Equatorial Mount

• Mount Type Equatorial Go To
• Counter Weight 2 x 5.1Kgs
• Accessory Tray Large wall to wall
• Motor Drive 1.8 degree stepper motors
• GoTo SynScan Hand Control
• Tripod Height 85 121 cm
• Tripod Weight 5.6 kg
• Shipping Weight 28 kg
• Shipping Carton Dimensions 106x49x26cms
• Payload Capacity 9.10 kg
• Slewing Speed up to 3.4 /sec 800X
• Guiding Speed from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X

Package Contents

• Sky Watcher EQ5 Synscan GOTO German Equatorial Mount