Sky-Watcher EQ6-R PRO SynScan Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R PRO SynScan Mount - a new legend is born!

The new Sky-Watcher EQ6-R PRO SynScan Mount is an exciting evolutionary progression of the continuing legend that is the EQ6 PRO. The modern optimised design of the EQ6-R PRO incorporates features that serious imagers will immediately appreciate, such as:

• Increased Payload capacity of 20kg for Astro-Photography
• Synchronous Belt Driven, resulting in minimal backlash - Even quieter, smoother operation and better results when guiding. Higher Torque.
• Superior Latitude adjustment controls with greater range of latitudes possible
• Built-in SNAP camera control port
• PPEC worm gear and worm periodic error correction function (avoids having to constantly re-train)
• Built-in carrying handle for convenient transportation
• Latest model comes with USB port

The supplied computerised Synscan hand control allows you to control the mount to point your 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 42,000+ night sky objects from it's extensive database.

•     Product Name:  EQ6-R PRO Synscan
•     Mount Type:  German Equatorial
•     Maximum Payload (Counterweights excluded):  20kg (for Astro-Photography)
•     Latitude Adjustment Range:  5› to 65›
•     Azimuth Adjustment Range:  About _Ø9 ›
•     Mount Weight (Tripod excluded): 17.3 kg
•     Counterweights Supplied:  2 x 5kg
•     Tripod Supplied:    2-inch stainless steel, 7.5kg Weight
•     Counterweight Rod:  18mm Diameter, Length 240mm + 180mm
•     Power Requirement:  DC11~16V 4A
•     Motors: 1.8 › Hybrid Stepper Motors
•     Transmission:  180:1 Worm Drive + 48:12 Timing Belt Drive + 64 Micro-step/1.8› Stepper Motor Drive
•     Gear Ratio:  720
•     Resolution:  9216000 Counts/Rev., approx. 0.14 arc-second
•     Maximum Slewing Speed:  4.2 degrees/second
•     Tracking Rate:  Sidereal rate, solar rate, lunar rate
•     Tracking Mode:  Equatorial mode
•     Auto-guiding Speed:  0.125X, 0.25X, 0.5X, 0.75X, 1X
•     PEC: 100 Segments Permanent PEC (PPEC)
•     Hand Controller: SynScan
•     Database:  42000+ Objects
•     Celestial Object Catalogue:  Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double Star, Vari-able Star, Named Star, Planets
•     Pointing Accuracy:  Up to 5 arc-minutes (RMS)
•     Integral SNAP camera control port
•     Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Dovetail Saddle
•     Polar Alignment Scope​