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 NEQ6 SynScanTM also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:
Features: Sky-Watcher EQ-6 PRO SynScan GOTO Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount &Tripod
- 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: Sky-Watcher EQ-6 PRO SynScan GOTO Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount &Tripod
- 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
- Counterweight Extension Bar
- Supplied with Sky-Watcher 45mm and 75mm dovetail saddle plates
- Total Weight: 23.5Kgs (counterweight not included)
Kit Content
- Sky-Watcher EQ-6 PRO SynScan GOTO Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount &Tripod
- 2" Stainless Steel Tripod
- Sky-Watcher Mount Type: German Equatorial
- Sky-Watcher 2x 5kg Counterweights
- Skywatcher Polar Alignment Scope
- Sky-Watcher Synscan Handset & Cable
- 12v DC Cigarette Power Cable
For more information about, Sky-Watcher EQ-6 PRO SynScan GOTO Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount &Tripod website.
Package information Box1:
Gross Weight: 20 Kg
Dimensions: 53 x 53 x 24 cm
Package information Box2:
Gross Weight: 20 Kg
Dimensions: 99 x 31 x 28 cm
