Skywatcher EQ6 PRO SynScan Mount & Tripod

Skywatcher EQ6 PRO SynScan Mount & Tripod

Heavy Duty GoTo Mount

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the EQ6 PRO SynScanTM is your answer. The Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SynScanTM is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button.

The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,000 + objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The EQ6 SynScanTM also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

•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).
•Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.
•Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
•Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.
•Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
Specifications

•Power Supply Required: 12 VDC 2Amp Tip positive (not supplied)
•Motor Type: Micro step driven 1.8° stepper motors
•Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.)
•Slew Speeds: 2X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X, 400X, 500X, 600X, 800X Gear Ratio: 705
•Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
•Tracking Modes: Dual Axis, R.A. Tracking
•Alignment Methods: One-star Alignment, Two-star Alignment, Three-star Alignment
•Database: 25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues. Total 42,000 + objects.
Mount Specifications

•Mount Type: German Equatorial
•Telescope Mounting: Tube Rings
•Slow-motion Control: R.A. & Dec (motor controlled)
•Tripod: 2" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe
•Tripod Height: 85-147cm
•Tripod Weight: 7.5Kgs
•Counterweight Shaft Daimeter: 1.8cm
•Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
•Mount Weight: 16Kgs
•Mount Height: 41cm
•Counterweight: Two, 5.1Kgs each
•Total Weight: 23.5Kgs (counterweight not included)

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