Product Code: 20886

SkyWatcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan Equatorial Mount & Tripod

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Manufacturer Code: 20886
6970456093120 UPC : 6970456093120
Brand:  Skywatcher
RRP: £1,187.00£1,024.00Inc VAT 20%You Save:  £163.00
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SkyWatcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan Equatorial Mount features SynScan Hand Control that allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button Offers high positioning accuracy up to 1 arc minute that is enhanced by software collimation error compensation. The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan 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 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.

Features: Skywatcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan GOTO Extra Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount

  • Ideal to use for clear and detailed astrophotography
  • An ideal instrument for observing and photographing the wonders of space
  • Offer user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,000+ objects
  • SkyScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via a serial cable
  • With the user-friendly pushbutton SynScan Hand Control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes very easy
  • Offers high positioning accuracy up to 1 arc minute that is enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation
  • Features SynScan Hand Control that allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button
  • Allow you vast freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions 

Specifications: Skywatcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan GOTO Extra Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount

  • Mount Type: German Equatorial Mount
  • Telescope Mounting Method: Tube Rings
  • Telescope Control: SynScan Hand Control
  • Mount Weight (without counterweight): 10Kgs
  • Mount Height: 35cm
  • Total weight: 15kgs (counterweights not included)
  • Motor Type: Microstep driven 1.8 degree stepper motors
  • Motor Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9.024,000 steps/rev.)
  • Power Supply: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Not Included)
  • Gear Ratio: 705
  • Slew Speeds: 0.5X, 1X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X, 400X, 500X, 600X, 800X
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
  • Tracking Modes: R.A. Tracking
  • Alignment Methods: One-star Alignment, Two-star Alignment, Three-star Alignment
  • Pointing Accuracy: Up to 1 arc min
  • Warranty: 2 years

Kit Contents
Skywatcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan GOTO Extra Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount (Comes in two Parcels)
Manufacturer's Warranty
Instruction / User Manual

Pakage Information
  • Part 1: Dimensions: 44 x 42 x 19 cm. (12 kg)
  • Part 2: Dimensions: 124 x 24 x 24 cm. GW (18 kg)

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    This product was added to our catalog on Monday 28 November, 2011.