SkyWatcher HEQ5-R PRO SynScan Computerised Heavy Duty Go-To Equatorial Mount

Product Description

HEQ5-R PRO Synscan - a legend reborn! The new HEQ5-R PRO Synscan™ Computerised Go-To mounting is an exciting evolutionary progression of the highly esteemed HEQ5 PRO. The modern optimised design of the HEQ5-R PRO incorporates features that serious imagers will immediately appreciate, such as;

Increased Stability & Payload capacity of 15kg for Astro-Photography due to larger Worm Wheel axis diameter

Increased Accuracy for Tracking & Guiding with more teeth on R.A. & DEC Worm Wheels

Synchronous Belt Driven, resulting in minimal backlash - Even quieter, smoother operation with higher torque and better results when guiding.

Easier Connectivity with external power and USB Ports

Superior Latitude adjustment controls with greater range of latitudes possible

Built-in SNAP camera control port

PPEC worm gear and worm periodic error correction function (avoids having to constantly re-train)

Built-in carrying handle for convenient transportation

The supplied computerised Synscan™ hand control allows you to control the mount to point your telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to 42,000+ night sky objects from it's extensive database.

Specifications
Mount Type: German Equatorial
Maximum Payload (Counterweights excluded): 15kg (for Astro-Photography)
Latitude Adjustment Range: 5º to 72º
Azimuth Adjustment Range: About ±15 º
Mount Weight (Tripod excluded): 12 kg
Counterweights Supplied: 2 x 5.3kg
Tripod Supplied: 1.75-inch stainless steel, 5.2kg Weight
Counterweight Rod: 20mm Diameter, Length 310mm + 200mm
Power Requirement: DC9~12.6V 3A
Ports included for Synscan Handset, Input Power, 12v Hub Power-Outs, USB B & A and Auto-guider
Motors: 1.8 º Hybrid Stepper Motors
Transmission: 160 teeth for RA worm wheel & 144 teeth for DEC worm wheel + 36:12 Timing Belt Drive + 64 Micro-step/1.8º Stepper Motor Drive
Gear Ratio: 480 for RA axis, 432 for DEC axis
R.A. Resolution: RA Resolution: 6144000 Rev. 0.21 arc-second
DEC Resolution: DEC Resolution: 5529600 Rev. 0.23 arc-second
Maximum Slewing Speed: 3.2 degrees/second
Tracking Rate: Sidereal rate, solar rate, lunar rate
Tracking Mode: Equatorial mode
Auto-guiding Speed: 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.5X, 0.75X, 1X
PEC: 100 Segments Permanent PEC (PPEC)
Hand Controller: SynScan™
Database: 42000+ Objects
Celestial Object Catalogue: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double Star, Variable Star, Named Star, Planets
Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc-minutes (RMS)
Integral SNAP camera control port
Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Dovetail Saddle (dovetail bar not included)
Polar Scope not included (will be available as accessory)