Skywatcher EQ8 Pro Synscan
Heavy Duty Go To EQ Mount With Pier Tripod:
Skywatcher EQ8 Pro Synscan Heavy Duty Go To EQ Mount is a class leading extra
heavy duty observatory class German equatorial mount, with a payload capacity of
up to 50kg. The EQ8 is supplied with the Synscan Go-To handset and can
automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its extensive
computer database. It feature two 10kg counterweights, pier tripod and the
Synscan handset are supplied with this superbly engineered telescope mount.
The EQ8 Pro is unmistakable with it's superb engineering and black finish and
can cope with a 60kg telescope payload and automatically slew to over 42000
objects within the onboard database. The popular and accurate SkyWatcher SynScan
goto handset is supplied as standard and utilises freedom find encoders to
retain alignment even if the mount is moved manually. The 25kg head has a carry
handle to help mounting and assembly, two 10kg counterweights are supplied to
fit the robust stainless steel shaft for easy balancing.
A great feature of the EQ8 is the patented dual-encoder technology. Auxiliary
encoders are located on both the R.A. and DEC. axes. This allows the telescope
to be moved manually, by releasing the clutches, or electronically in either
axis without the mount losing its alignment or positional information. After
moving to a new object, the mount will continue to track it accurately. This
gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during
observational sessions.
The EQ8 is equipped with an index on its R.A. worm. After a proper PEC training
routine, in which the training data is stored in the motor controller
permanently, the user can start the PEC training at any time to improve its
tracking performance for short focal length astrophotography. A training process
is not required in the next observing session, assuming the polar alignment is
always accurate, thus this is a permanent periodic error correction (PPEC), and
the user can train the mount for manual guiding or auto-guiding.
The EQ8 is equipped with two home position sensors. Working with the Synscan
hand controller, the mount can be placed to the same home position after turning
on the power. Also EQ8 is equipped with a SNAP port which can control the
shutter release of a camera. Working with the Synscan handset’s ‘Camera Control’
function, a user can take batch exposures when doing astrophotography. Up to 8
groups of ‘exposure times & frame’ combinations can be set on the Synscan
handset.
Skywatcher EQ8 Pro Synscan Heavy Duty Go To
EQ Mount With Pier Tripod
Features - Skywatcher
EQ8 Pro Synscan Heavy Duty Go To Equatorial Mount With Pier Tripod
Heavy duty tripod for more stable and
comfortable observations
Great to use for clear and detailed
astrophotography
3.3° per second slewing speed
Superb for astronomical and celestial
observation
Sidereal, solar and lunar tracking rates
Auxiliary encoders are located on both the
R.A. and DEC. axes
Up to 8 groups of exposure times and frame
combinations can be set on the Synscan handset
Equipped with two home position sensors,
working with the Synscan hand controller, the mount can be placed to the
same home position after turning on the power
Supplied with the Synscan Go-To handset
and can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from
its extensive computer database
Polar alignment can be done thorough
software control or optional polarscope
Equipped with a SNAP port which can
control the shutter release of a camera
Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell,
Double-Star, Variable Star, Named Star, and Planets data base
Specification -Skywatcher
EQ8 Pro Synscan Heavy Duty Go To Equatorial Mount With Pier Tripod
Model
EQ8 With Pier Tripod
Tripod
Pier Tripod
Mount Type
German Equatorial Mount
Motors
Hybrid Stepper Motor
Hand Controller
Synscan
Object Database
42,900+ Objects
Maximum Slewing Speed
3.3° per Second
Power Requirement
11 to 16 Volts DC, 4A
Azimuth Adjustment Range
+/- 10°
Dioptre Adjustment
+/-4°
Latitude Adjustment Range
10° to 65°
Pointing Accuracy
Up to 5 arc-minutes (RMS)
PEC
100 Segments Permanent PEC
Auto-Guiding Speeds
0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x & 1x
Tracking Rates
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Rates
Resolution of Auxiliary Encoders
17624 Counts/Rev, approx 1.2 arc-minutes
Polar Alignment
By software control or optional Polar
scope
Resolution
11136000 Counts/Rev, approx 0.12
Arc-Second
Transmission
435:1 Worm Drive + 64 Micro-Step/0.9°
Stepper Motor
Celestial Object Catalogue
Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell,
Double-Star, Variable Star, Named Star, Planets
Counterweight Rod
2.6kg
Counterweights
2 x 10kg
Payload Capacity (Ex. counterweights)
50kg
Tripod Weight
29.4kg
Mount Head Weight
25kg
Kit Contents: Skywatcher EQ8 Pro Synscan Heavy Duty Go To Equatorial
Mount With Pier Tripod
Pier Tripod
User Operating Instructions Manual
Manufacturers Warranty
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