Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher NEQ3 Synscan German Equatorial Mount

Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher NEQ3 Synscan German Equatorial Mount Product Description

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 NEQ3 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 NEQ3 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.

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 .
• 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.

Package Contents

• NEQ3 German Equatorial mount.
• SynScan GOTO hand controller.
• Counter weights.
• Stainless steel tripod.