Sky-Watcher EQ8-R PRO SynScan Mount Head Sky-Watcher EQ8-R PRO SynScan Mount Head
Product Code: 20323

Sky-Watcher EQ8-R PRO SynScan Mount Head

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Manufacturer Code: 20323
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Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro is an exciting evolutionary progression of the popular EQ8 Pro. The EQ8-R Pro is an extra heavy-duty, observatory class German equatorial mount, Which was constructed with High quality material. With a payload capacity of up to 50kg. Quiet in operation, the EQ8-R is supplied with the Synscan™ Go-To handset and can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its extensive computer database. Can be used with the optional 20293 pier tripod or be installed onto a static pier. Two 10kg counterweights and the Synscan computerised handset are supplied. The mount is also compatible with the optional Synscan™ Wi-Fi adaptor and Synscan™ Pro Apps which can control the mount wirelessly.

Features
  • Cable management system for reduced tangling.
  • Improved Connectivity
  • Cable management system for reduced tangling.
  • Belt drive on the RA and DEC axes for quiet slewing (previously only the RA axes was belt driven).
  • Improved installation position of motors for improved balance.
  • Improved clutch mechanism provides more holding strength.
  • Improved dovetail groove knob for added comfort and increased locking power.

    • Specifications
  • Latitude Adjustment Range: 10° to 65°
  • Azimuth Adjustment Range: +/- 10°
  • Mount Head Weight (excl. tripod): 25.8kg
  • Pier Tripod (optional): 29.4kg
  • Counterweights: 2 x 10kg
  • Counterweight Rod: 2.6kg
  • Power Requirement: 11 to 16 Volts DC (Higher voltage preferred), 55W
  • Motors: 0.9° Hybrid Stepper Motor
  • Transmission: 435:1 Worm Drive + 256 Micro-Step/0.9° Stepper Motor
  • Resolution: 44,544,000 Counts/Rev, approx 0.03 Arc-Second
  • Maximum Slewing Speed: 3.7° per Second
  • Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Rates
  • Auto-Guiding Speeds: 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x & 1x
  • PPEC: 200 Segments Permanent PEC
  • Polar Alignment: By software control or optional Polarscope
  • Hand Controller: Synscan with 42,900+ Object Database
  • Remote Control: Control also possible with Synscan Pro Application for Windows via USB, Synscan Pro
    App for iOS and Android with optional Wi-Fi Dongle
  • Additional Ports: 4 x USB Ports and 3 x Power Outlets for Peripheral Devices
  • Connectivity: Paired RJ10, RJ12 and RJ45 modular jacks
  • DSLR Control: DSLR Snap Port / Batch Exposures Function
  • Home: Auto Home Function
  • Synscan Celestial Object Catalogue: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double-Star, Variable Star, Named Star, Planets
  • Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc-minutes (RMS)
  • Warranty: 2 Years

    • Kit content
    Sky-Watcher EQ8-R PRO SYNSCAN MOUNT HEAD
    User Manual
    Manufacturars warranty
    For more information about, Sky-Watcher EQ8-R PRO SynScan Mount Head website.

    Package information Box1:
    Gross Weight: 70 Kg
    Dimensions: 120 x 80 x 68 cm

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    This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 02 October, 2019.