EQ5 PRO SynScan Computerised GO-TO Equatorial Mounting System
With the EQ5 SkyScan Pro, Skywatcher offers a fully equipped computer-controlled mount for medium-sized telescopes. The Goto system allows the user to find any object or to start a guided tour of the night-sky with just one button. The extensive database contains more than 42,900 objects.
The EQ5 Pro SynScan mount is the perfect instrument for the beginner with a larger telescope to start visual observations or photography with minimal setup effort.
The mount is supplied with a stable tripod with stainless steel legs and carries telescopes up to approx. 9kg of weight.
Hardware Features:
Features- SynScan V.3 Firmware Updateable Hand Control
- New features include ongoing firmware updateability via the internet, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data. Also can accept new GPS mouse attachment.
- Backlash compensation
- User-tunable LCD contrast, LED backlight and buzzer volume
Delivery contents
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EQ-5 Pro SynScan mount
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GOTO handbox
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Tripod, height adjustable
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2 counter weights
Products specifications
Motors
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Stepper Motors |
Motor control
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SynScan GoTo |
Objects
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42900 Objects |
Payload max. (depending on using and demand)
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ca. 19.8 lb |
Tracking speeds
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Sideral, Solar, Lunar |
Pan-tilt precision
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1 arcmin |
Slew speeds
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0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x |
Power Supply
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11 to 15 V DC 2 Amp (Tip positive) |
Alignment
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1-star, 2-star or 3-star |
PEC
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exists |
Connections
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ST-4 type Autoguider Interface, ASCOM, NexStar-5i |