The totally new versatile Skywatcher AZ-EQ6GT Mount - for alt-azimuth and equatorial use.
Payload Capacity: 25kg (EQ and AZ modes)
Go-To Capability: EQ and AZ modes
Synscan Handset Database: over 42,900 celestial objects
PEC control in EQ mode
Autoguider Port : Yes
DSLR Electronic Shutter Release Port : Yes
Motor Type: DC12V stepper motors
Patented Dual-Encoder design allows manual movement without losing positional information Polar alignment: via software control or supplied polar scope
Alignment methods: 1, 2 or 3 star alignment (EQ) / brightest star or 2 star alignment (AZ) Telescope Connection: 2 x dual-fit saddle plates supplied accepting 45mm & 75mm dovetail bars
COMPUTERISED WIFI-BLUETOOTH GO-TO ALT-AZIMUTH MOUNT & TRIPOD
SPECIFICATION:
Mount Type: Alt-Azimuth, Half-Fork Single-Arm
An Equatorial Wedge will be available to purchase separately to use the mount in EQ Mode.
Payload Capacity: 12kg
Controllable by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or supplied SynScan Handset
Connection Sockets: USB-B, Autoguider, SynScan Handset & Power Jack Input
SynScan AZ Computerised Handset with 42,900+ Object Handset Database containing full Messier, NGC and IC catalogues
Controller: Free SynScan or SynScan PRO Apps for iOS and Android mobile device or Synscan Handset (included)
SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
SynScan App's Other Features: Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
Powered by either Internal Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery 9.6v 45Ah or 12-15 volt DC 3A External Power Supply (not supplied)
Up to 10 hours Tracking Operation Time using Internal Battery
45mm/75mm Dual-Fit Dovetail Saddle
Locking clutches on both Altitude and Azimuth Axes
Transmission: Stepper Motors with Worm Wheel and Worm Gear Mechanism. Number of Teeth 180 (both axes)
Convenient carrying handle point on mount
Complete with Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray