Skywatcher CQ350 Pro Equatorial Mount & Tripod

Product Code: 20309/20939

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Skywatcher CQ350 Pro Equatorial Mount & Tripod

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Features: Skywatcher CQ350 Pro Equatorial Mount & Tripod

Observatory-class platform for astro-imagers

Portable design for field use

Maximum payload capacity: More

Manufacturer Code: 20309/20939

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Brand: Skywatcher

RRP: £3,741.00£3,350.00Inc VAT 20%You Save: £391.00

The Sky-Watcher’s exciting new CQ350 PRO Synscan™ Computerised Go-To Equatorial Mount & 2.75” Heavy-Duty Tripod is an observatory-class platform designed for the discerning astro-imager, which is also portable enough for use in the field. With a maximum payload capacity of 35kg, it places the CQ350 PRO squarely between the EQ6-R and the EQ8-R PRO and with its dual-fit 45mm/75mm saddle, makes it a secure and highly capable platform for supporting a wide range of OTAs and peripheral equipment.

Quiet in operation, featuring high precision belt driven stepper motors on both axes. Supplied with the Synscan computerised handset with 42,900 object database and two 10kg counterweights. An optional external polarscope is available as an accessory. The CQ350 PRO Mount Head is also compatible with the 20293 EQ8 Pier Tripod.

Features: Skywatcher CQ350 Pro Equatorial Mount & Tripod

Observatory-class platform for astro-imagers

Portable design for field use

Maximum payload capacity: 35kg

Positioned between EQ6-R and EQ8-R PRO mounts

Dual-fit 45mm/75mm saddle for versatile equipment support

Quiet operation with high precision belt-driven stepper motors on both axes

Supplied with Synscan computerised handset

Database: 42,900 objects

Includes two 10kg counterweights

Optional external polarscope accessory available

Compatibility with the 20293 EQ8 Pier Tripod

Specifications: Skywatcher CQ350 Pro Equatorial Mount & Tripod

Manufacturer: SkyWatcher

Condition: New

Warranty: 1 Year

Payload Capacity (excl. counterweights): 35kg (Rating for imaging use)

Latitude Adjustment Range: 10°-72°

Azimuth Adjustment Range: +/- 15°

Mount Head Weight (excl. tripod) 18.5kg, Dimensions 434mm x 176mm x 323mm

2.75” Diameter Stainless Steel Tripod, Weight: 15.7kg, Height 775mm-1080mm

Counterweights Supplied: 2 x 10kg

Power Requirement: DC11~16V 2A (Higher voltage preferred), 55W

Motors: Hybrid High Precision Stepper Motors (Belt Driven)

R.A. Worm Wheel Teeth: 308, DEC Worm Wheel Teeth: 288

R.A. Transmission: 308:1 Worm Drive 256 Micro-step/1.8º Stepper Motor Drive

R.A. Gear Diameter 155mm

Resolution : 55,193,600 Counts/Rev., approx. 0.023 arc-second

Maximum Slewing Speed: 4° per second

Tracking Rates: Sidereal rate, solar rate, lunar rate

Auto-Guiding Speeds: 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.5X, 0.75X & 1X

Optional Polarscope available separately

Built-in Cable Management: Yes

Automatic Identification Initial Position Function

Dual-fit Saddle for 45mm and 75mm Dovetail Bars

Ports: 4x USB Ports, 1x Shutter Release Port, 1x Power Input Port, 3x Power Output Ports, 1x Hand controller Port & 1x Autoguider Port

Auto Home Function

Hand Controller Supplied: Synscan with 42,900+ Object Database

Synscan Celestial Object Catalogue: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double-Star, Variable Star, Named Star, Planets

Control also possible with Synscan Pro Application for Windows via USB, Synscan Pro App for iOS and Android with optional Wi-Fi Dongle

Kit Contents
Sky-Watcher CQ350 PRO SyncScan Mount Head Only
Instructions Manual
Hand Controller
Counterweights
Azimuth Mount
Stainless Steel Tripod
Maufacturer warranty