Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Pro Goto equatorial mount.
The new EQM-35 mount is the further evolution of the small NEQ3-2 equatorial mount. Although very practical, the NEQ3-2 is not optimal for astrophotographic use. Therefore, Sky-Watcher finally presents this new version with the modularity of the Star Adventurer series, which already inherits the distinctly astrophotographic functionality.
The result is a very versatile and highly modular mount, it is a conventional equatorial mount whose configurations are identical to those of the Star Aventurer range. The great advantage is its maximum load capacity of 10 kg, which allows it to accept Newton Newton 200/1000 or 150/750 optical tubes for visual use, or a 120 mm or 150 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain. From a photographic point of view, such a load capacity gives a lot of freedom, allowing the installation of large professional cameras or long focal telephoto lenses, always maintaining a very good balance.
The straight ascender shaft has undergone an impressive redesign and has grown in diameter and strength, with more massive bearings than in the EQ3-2. As a direct result, the drive gear increases from 130 to 180 teeth, greatly improving tracking accuracy.
The highlight of the EQM-35 mount is its ability to transform into an astrophoto mount. Once the declination head is removed, you get the same options offered by the Star Adventurer mounts: ball joint, guiding system, L-bracket with or without counterweight bar...
Whatever the configuration, the functionality of the polar finder provided is fully preserved.
The classic configuration of the EQM-35 is that of a standard equatorial mount, equipped with its two axes of motion, right ascension and declination. It can accept all optical tubes, naturally, thanks to a female dovetail type Vixen.
The Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Pro Goto modular equatorial mount is equipped as standard with a Goto automatic aiming system, it carries an original control box to manage the mount settings for classical and astrophotographic configuration. Disassembling the declination axis, and therefore the motor associated with it, does not impede the tracking and guiding functions in AR. Of course, in the absence of a Dec motor, Goto pointing is disabled. The SynScan control knob completes the set.
Technical specifications:
| Mount |
German equatorial mount, with removable declination axis.
Motorized by Goto SynScan kit |
| Load capacity |
10 kg |
| Counterweight |
2 counterweights, total 3.5 kg |
| Tripod |
Height adjustable tubular steel tripod (71 cm to 123 cm) |
| Weight of elements |
Mount: 4.4 kg (in classic mode), 3.3 kg (in photo equatorial mode)
Tripod: 5.7 kg |
| Straight upward tracking |
92.5mm diameter sprocket with 180 teeth + 25.5mm diameter shaft |
| Declination tracking |
34.3 mm diameter sprocket with 65 teeth + 25.5 mm diameter worm + 25.5 mm diameter worm shaft |
| Go-To system |
SynScan with 42,900 objects from popular celestial catalogs.
Tracking mode: sidereal, lunar or solar, in EQ or AZ mode .
Functions: Park, Synchronization, Backlash, Identification, Tour ... |
| Usable latitude range |
15 ° a 65 °. Polarfinder included. |
| Power supply |
12V DC, 3A minimum |
The Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Pro Goto equatorial mount is supplied with the following accessories:
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- 1 EQM-35 Pro Goto equatorial mount
- 2 counterweights weighing 3.5 kg in total
- 1 height-adjustable tubular steel tripod (71 cm to 123 cm)
- 1 Goto motorization kit with SynScan commander
- 1 polar finder
- 1 male dovetail type Vixen 20 cm long
Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Pro Goto equatorial mount.
