Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro Mount 20323
£3,599.00 VAT inc
The EQ8-R Pro is an extra heavy-duty, observatory class German equatorial mount, with a payload capacity of up to 50kg. Quiet in operation, the EQ8-R is supplied with the Synscan Go-To handset and can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its extensive computer database
Available either complete with pier tripod or as the mount head only, to install onto a static pier. Two 10kg counterweights and the Synscan computerised handset are supplied with both options. The mount is also compatible with the optional Synscan™ Wi-Fi adaptor and Synscan™ Pro Apps which can control the mount wirelessly
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Improvements over the previous EQ8 model include:
• Cable management system for reduced tangling.
• Improved Connectivity
• Improved installation position of motors for improved balance.
• Improved clutch mechanism provides more holding strength.
• Improved dovetail groove knob for added comfort and increased locking power.
• Belt drive on the DEC axes for quiet slewing
**Please note Freedom-Find encoders are not present on the EQ8-R**
These are despatched on a pallet delivery and delivery is 3-5 days via Palletways.
You would need to be available to help with unloading.
Specifications
- Payload Capacity (excl. counterweights): 50kg
- Latitude Adjustment Range: 10° to 65°
- Azimuth Adjustment Range: +/- 10°
- Mount Head Weight (excl. tripod): 25.8kg
- Pier Tripod (optional): 29.4kg
- Counterweights: 2 x 10kg
- Counterweight Rod: 2.6kg
- Power Requirement: 11 to 16 Volts DC (Higher voltage preferred), 55W
- Motors: 0.9° Hybrid Stepper Motor (Both axes belt driven)
- Transmission: 435:1 Worm Drive + 256 Micro-Step/0.9° Stepper Motor
- Resolution: 44,544,000 Counts/Rev, approx 0.03 Arc-Second
- Maximum Slewing Speed: 3.7° per Second
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Rates
- Auto-Guiding Speeds: 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x & 1x
- PPEC: 200 Segments Permanent PEC
- Polar Alignment: By software control or optional Polarscope
- Hand Controller: Synscan with 42,900+ Object Database
- Control also possible with Synscan Pro Application for Windows via USB, Synscan Pro App for iOS and Android with optional Wi-Fi Dongle
- 4 x USB Ports and 3 x Power Outlets for Peripheral Devices
- Paired RJ10, RJ12 and RJ45 modular jacks
- DSLR Snap Port / Batch Exposures Function
- Auto Home Function
- Synscan Celestial Object Catalogue: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double-Star, Variable Star, Named Star, Planets
- Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc-minutes (RMS
Delivery dimensions 66 x 56 x 76cm
Delivery Weight 75kg.
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