The new Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro 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

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.

Information

• Product Name:  EQ6-R PRO Synscan
• Mount Type:  German Equatorial
• Maximum Payload (Counterweights excluded):  20kg (for Astro-Photography)
• Latitude Adjustment Range:  5º to 65º
• Azimuth Adjustment Range:  About ±9 º
• 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 º Hybrid Stepper Motors
• Transmission:  180:1 Worm Drive + 48:12 Timing Belt Drive + 64 Micro-step/1.8º 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

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