SkyWatcher NEQ5 Pro GoTo equatorial mount

SkyWatcher NEQ5 Pro GoTo equatorial mount.

The SKYWATCHER NEQ5mount provides the precision and stability needed to start making observations in a more serious way .Telescopes on a German equatorial mount with the integrated SynScan system are high-quality observing platforms with well thought-out mechanics and electronics .

The main features of the GOTOsystems are summarized below:

PC operation:

SKYWATCHERSynScan mounts come standard with the revolutionary SynScan Computer Controller. Locating an astronomical object has never been easier and more fun. The telescope responds immediately to keystrokes on the control knob, executing the indicated operations. The SynScan series telescopes can also be remotely controlled from a PC using any Planetary software (Cartes du Ciel, The Sky, etc) and via RS-232 connection to the control knob. There is even the possibility to optionally purchase a GPS to facilitate the most accurate entry of time, date and location. The SynScan firmware can be upgraded via internet with a specific and free software.

Motors, crowns and bearings:

The SKYWATCHERmounts of the SynScan series use DC stepper motors with high torque capacity and microstepping control technology for maximum accuracy. Bronze crown and worm gear system for precision mechanical incremental movement to minimize gear backlash.

Tracking speeds and modes:

The versatility of the SynScan system allows various search and guidance speeds to be selected. The tracking modes are: Lunar, Solar and Sidereal. The mount is compatible with use in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Database:

The SynScan computer includes a database of over 40,000 objects in memory. The library includes objects for advanced studies, following the existing catalog system: NGC, IC, Caldwell, Messier and other lists plus 25 user-definable objects (comets, asteroids, etc).

Astrophotography:

Astrophotography enthusiasts will greatly appreciate the presence of the AUTO-GUIDER port that allows autoguider functions to be performed via a PC. The SynScan firmware includes the SynScangramming algorithm for periodic error correction (this error is natural and inherent to all corona-bisenfin systems). In addition, this algorithm can be complemented with the Backlash compensation function (technical term to describe gear backlash) for both AR and DEC. In this way it ispossible to have uniform GOTO's and tracking.

Technical Specifications mount:

• • • • • Mount type: manual German Equatorial (goto kit is installed separately).
        • Dovetail mount: 1.75" dovetail
        • Motion Control: AR and DEC axes
        • Control knob: EQ SynScan
        • Accessory Tray: Yes
        • Load capacity: 9.1Kg
        • Motors: Stepper motors
        • Mount weight: 5.71Kg
        • Mount with tripod weight: 10.41Kg
        • Counterweights: 2 x 5.1Kg
        • Tripod: stainless steel with adjustable height 750-1270mm.

SkyWatcher NEQ5 Pro GoTo equatorial mount.