German equatorial mount SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro Go-To

German equatorial mount SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro Go-To

tHE LONG AWAITED SKYWATCHER EQ6-R PRO MOUNT WITH THE NEW MINIUSB PLUG IN THE MOUNT BODY IS HERE!!!!

EQ6-R PRO SYNSCAN ™ - A NEW LEGEND IS BORN!

The new EQ6-R PRO Synscan ™ computerized mount is an exciting evolution of the legendary EQ6 PRO mount. The modern optimized design of the EQ6-R PRO incorporates new features that the most demanding astrophotographers will immediately appreciate, such as:

• Increased ruggedness and increased payload capacity of 20kg for astrophotography
• Even quieter, smoother operation and better guiding results, thanks to new motors and gearing
• Precise, backlash-free power transmission thanks to synchronous belt drive
• Improved latitude adjustment controls for greater accuracy and wider range of latitudes possible
• Built-in SNAP camera control port
• PPEC and periodic error correction function with enhanced electronics with microstepping module and increased torque for optimum accuracy even without guidance
• Improved, built-in ergonomic carrying handle for comfortable and safe transportation
• Selection of desired menu language (English, French, German, etc.)

Technical features:

• Equipment name: EQ6-R PRO Synscan ™
• Type of mount: German equatorial
• Maximum load (without counterweights): 20 kg (for astrophotography)
• Latitude adjustment range: 5º to 65º
• Azimuth adjustment range: approximately ± 9º
• Weight of the mount (without tripod): 17.3 kg
• Counterweights supplied: 2 x 5kg
• Complete weight: 34.8 kg
• Tripod supplied: 2 inch stainless steel legs, 7.5 kg weight
• Counterweight rod: diameter 18mm, length 240mm + 180mm
• Power supply: DC11 ~ 16V 4A
• Motors: 1.8th hybrid stepper motors
• Transmission: 180:1
• Fine transmission: + 48:12
• Timing belt drive: + 64 microsteps
• 1.8º stepper motor drive
• Gear Ratio: 720
• Resolution: 9216000 Counts/Revolution, approx. 0.14 arc seconds
• Maximum slew rate: 4.2 degrees/second
• Tracking speed: sidereal, solar, lunar
• Tracking mode: equatorial
• Auto-guiding speed: 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.5X, 0.75X, 1X
• PEC: 100 Permanent PEC Segments (PPEC)
• Manual controller: SynScan ™
• Command language configurable to different languages
• Database: + 42000 Objects
• Celestial Objects Catalog: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double Stars, Variable Stars, Major Stars, Planets
• Pointing accuracy: up to 5 arcminutes (RMS)
• Integrated SNAP camera control port
• Dual coupling head for 45 mm / 75 mm dovetails
• Illuminated polar finder

SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro Go-To German Equatorial Mount