Sky-Watcher EQ6-R SynScan GOTO Mount with Steel Tripod

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GoTo EQ6-R SynScan equatorial mount

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Product ID	69812
Brand	Sky-Watcher
EAN	2400000045298
Telescope control	electric drives for both axes, autoguide
Mount type	equatorial, German
Maximum payload, kg	20

Description

The computer-controlled EQ6-R PRO Synscan™ mount is an evolutionary improvement of the legendary EQ6 PRO. The modern, streamlined design of the EQ-6 R PRO includes new features that experienced astrophotographers will immediately approve of.

Features:

maximum load of 20kg for astrophotography.
belt drive for minimal 'backlash' - particularly quiet, smooth operation and
better results when guiding, as well as higher torque with the drive!
improved polar elevation adjustment with a larger adjustment range. The mount is aligned via the built-in polar finder or using the Synscan control. The adjusting screws have been significantly improved as compared to the previous model. built-in 'SNAP' connector for camera shutter control.
PPEC worm gear and periodic worm error correction (eliminates the need to constantly fine-tune the drive)
built-in carrying handle for easy transport. At 17.3kg in weight (without tripod and counterweights), the mount is with still very portable.

The included Synscan™ hand control allows the telescope to find specific objects and offers tours of the current night sky at just the push of a button. The user-friendly menu allows the selection and automatic tracking of over 42,000 astronomical objects.

Specifications

Product ID	69812
Brand	Sky-Watcher
EAN	2400000045298
Telescope control	electric drives for both axes, autoguide
Mount type	equatorial, German
Maximum payload, kg	20
Maximum load capacity (excluding counterweights), kg	20
Pole finder	✓
Range of height adjustment (latitude of observation location)	5° to 65°
Azimuth position adjustment range (approx.)	±9°
Drive	hybrid stepper motors (1.8°/step)
Gearbox	worm gear (180:1) + toothed belt drive (48:12) + stepper motor (64 microsteps/1.8°)
Gear ratio	720
Resolution	9,216,000 steps/revolution, approx. 0.14 arcsec
Maximum pointing speed, deg/s	4.2
Pointing accuracy	up to 5 angular minutes
Tracking rate	sidereal, Lunar, Solar
Auto-guiding speeds	0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x
Tracking mode	equatorial
Periodic error correction (PEC)	constant, 100 segments
Autoguider	✓
Hand controller	SynScan system
Objects database	42,000
Catalogs of objects	Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, double stars, variable stars, stars with their own names, planets
Ports	autoguide port, SNAP
Power supply	11–16V, 4A DC
Counterweights	2
Counterweight rod length, mm	240 + 180
Counterweight rod diameter, mm	18
Counterweight weight, kg	5
Tripod included	✓
Tripod	stainless steel, feet diameter – 44.45mm
Tripod weight, kg	7.5
Accessory tray	✓
Optical tube mounting mode	45mm and 75mm dovetail bar
Mount weight, kg	17.3

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