EQ6 Pro SynScan GoTo Equatorial Mount

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the EQ6 PRO SynScan^TM is your answer. The Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SynScan^TM 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 SynScan^TM 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)