Specifications

• Sky-Watcher HEQ5 SynScan GPS Heavy Duty Computerized Equatorial Mount with GoTo
• GoTo: SynScan
• Accessory Tray: large wall to wall
• Counter Weights: 5.1kgs X2
• Motor Drive: built in
• Payload Capacity: 13.7kgs
• Shipped in 2 boxes: 127x24x25 cm; 44x44x19 cm

Product Features

Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts have been designed for use by novices and experts alike. These mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built in auto-guider ports. This heavy-duty HEQ5 Pro mount is a smaller version of the sturdy EQ6 Pro mount. It is specially designed for observers who need the steadiness of the EQ6 Pro mount, but find the EQ6 Pro mount too physically demanding.

For novice users the user-friendly menu allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The SynScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via a RS-232 cable. Once the connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand Control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the HEQ5 PRO Mounts, They also come with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:

• GPSPositioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
• Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 32 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.
• Telescope Mounting Method: Tube Rings
• Tripod: Stainless Steel Legs
• Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 1.8cm
• Counterweight Shaft Length: 21.5cm
• Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
• Mount Weight (without counterweight): 10Kgs
• Mount Height: 35cm
• Total weight: 15kgs (without counterweights)
• Motor Type: Microstep driven 1.8 degree stepper motors
• Motor Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9.024,000 steps/rev.)
• Power Supply: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Tip positive)
• Gear Ratio: 705
• 8″ Dovetail Bar
• SynScan Hand Control

Free shipping or pick-up in the Greater Victoria Area. For customers outside the Greater Victoria Area, please contact us for shipping arrangements to order this product, owing to the size of this mount.