Reference: 20894

Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro SynScan 20894

Name: Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro SynScan 20894 | Grovers Optics
Brand: Sky-Watcher
SKU: 20894
Price: 1269.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£1,269.00 VAT inc

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The new HEQ5-R PRO Synscan™ Computerised Go-To mounting is an exciting evolutionary progression of the highly esteemed HEQ5 PRO

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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

Features

► 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

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

► Built-in carrying handle for convenient transportation

Specifications

Product Name: HEQ5-R PRO Synscan™
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)
Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Dovetail Saddle (dovetail bar not included)
Polar Scope not included (will be available as accessory)