Highlights

• HEQ5 GoTo equatorial head
• Adjustable 1.75" diameter rolled steel tripod
• SynScan GoTo telescope mount wit 42,900 object database
• Metal accessory tray
• V-style dovetail saddle
• SynScan V5 hand controller
• 30lbs/13.7kg payload capacity

Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts have been designed for use by novices and experts alike. These mounts provide extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports. This heavy-duty HEQ5 Pro mount is a smaller version of the sturdy EQ6 Pro mount. It is specially designed for observers who need the steadiness of the EQ6 Pro mount but finds the EQ6 Pro mount too physically demanding.

For novice users the user-friendly menu allows automatic slewing to 42900 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The SynScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via an RS-232 cable. Once the connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand Control, many commercially available planetarium software programs can be used to control the HEQ5 PRO Mounts, They also come with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate.

Specifications

Counterweights: 2 x 5.1Kgs

Accessory Tray: Large wall-to-wall

Motor Drive: 1.8° stepper motors

GoTo: SynScan Hand Controller

Tripod Height: 97-121cm

Tripod Weight: 5.6 kg, 1.75″ steel tripod

Payload Capacity: 13.7 kg / 30 lbs

Slewing Speed: Up to 3.4°/sec (800X)

Guiding Speed: From 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X