Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Pro Synscan Modular Equatorial Mount 20980

The mount head looks similar to the EQ3 Pro, but the EQM-35 Pro has much-improved features and performance. For example, the mount is equipped with a large 92.5 mm diameter RA worm wheel with 180 teeth for high precision tracking (compared to 130 teeth for the EQ3), and the strength of the rotary base has been increased. This results in greater stability, higher payload capacity and less vibration. The periodic error is also significantly improved.

In standard configuration mode with DEC and RA axes, you can use it as a regular SynScan equatorial mount with computerised Go-To and tracking in both axes with access to 42,900+ objects in the SynScan handset’s database. The payload capacity for visual use is an impressive 10kg in this configuration.

For travelling, you can remove the DEC Axis with the heavy counterweight shaft and counterweights, considerably reducing the instrument’s weight. In this configuration, you can use a simple 45mm dovetail plate with a tripod screw (not supplied) and fit your camera directly using a ball head (not supplied). Alternatively, a DSLR can be mounted to a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer L-Bracket (available separately). With the DEC axis removed, the mount only tracks in RA, and you can easily take photos. Now the mount works similarly to the Star Adventurer mount, but heavier duty.