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