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This mount has been discontinued by Sky-Watcher and OPT is out of stock. We are sorry for the inconvenience. EQ5 Pro Equatorial Mount with SynScan
The Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO equatorial mount is a premium-grade observing platform utilizing quality mechanical and electronic component materials throughout. The elegantly appointed equatorial body is cast from virgin aluminum and powder coated in classic scientific instrument white. The professional fit and finish of the SW EQ5 PRO mount is abundantly obvious from the very first minute the mount is uncrated. The large polar and declination castings provide large, stable thrust bearing surfaces with tight tolerances. Setting-circles are provided in both RA and Dec. axes. All gears, motors, and electronics are internalized within the equatorial body or separate motor-controller chasse box. The counterweight shaft is made from solid stainless steel. The provided two 11 lb. counterweights are cast iron, powder coated white.
 Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO computer models utilize high-torque DC stepper motors with 1.8º angle steps yielding resolution of 0.28764 arc-seconds. The advanced Allegro IC driver is a DMOS dual full-bridge micro-stepping PWM motor driver with power savings feature. A 12vDC car plug adapter is provided to connect to a user supplied power supply (Power requirement: 12V DC-power 2000mA mini w/2.1mm tip positive plug). Bronze-metal worm-gear control systems enable precise, incremental mechanical movement with minimal gear backlash in RA and DEC. Gear size in R.A. and DEC. is a robust 72mm (2.83") with 144 teeth. Sealed ball-bearings are used on load bearing surfaces in RA and DEC. Mount tracks celestial objects in R.A. axis when equatorially aligned. Thumb locks are provided in RA and Dec. to allow swift manual orientation of the optical tube assembly. Micrometric elevation and azimuth controls are provided to help achieve precise polar alignment.
Every Sky-Watcher EQ5 PRO mount includes a metal tripod commensurate in rigidity and load bearing capacity to the EQ5 PRO mount itself. Tripod legs are made of industrial strength tubular steel of 1.75" diameter. The tripod head is rigid cast aluminum. A spreader-bar with tension lock is integral to the tripod to help insure optimum rigidity. The mount and tripod support a hefty payload of up to 25 lb.
To facilitate precise equatorial alignment of the SW EQ5 PRO mount, a polar alignment scope is installed as standard equipment in the R.A. axis. A transparent etched glass screen illustrates the region about the north celestial pole. The screen shows the position of the constellation Cassiopeia, Ursa Major (Big Dipper), and the defining position of Polaris, the North Star. It also shows the constellation of Octans whose star Sigma Octantis visually defines the south celestial pole.
 Sky-Watcher GO TO telescope models include the revolutionary SynScan Computer Controller. The SynScan's remote hand-controller plugs into SW motor-control panel. The easy-to-read, 2-line, 16-character backlit LCD display will operate to approximately minus 10-degrees Fº. Astronomical object location has never been easier or more fun. The telescope responds instantly to keypad commands at the touch of a fingertip. The Sky Watcher SynScan computer includes a celestial database of over 30,000 objects, including all the crowd pleasers like planets, the Moon, Messier objects, and interesting double stars. In addition, the library includes objects for advanced studies cataloged within the CNGC, IC, Caldwell, and other lists, plus 25 user defined celestial favorites. The operating versatility of SynScan provides guiding speeds of .25x, .5x, .75x, and 1x. Slewing speeds include 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x, or 3.4º per second. SW tracking modes offer Lunar, Solar and Sidereal rates. Sky alignment choices are One-star, Two-star, and Three-star. Mount is compatible with operations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Sky imagers will appreciate the auto-guider port for guiding using a PC via the RS-232 port (if the software supports ASCOM). SW firm-wear includes a programming algorithm for periodic error correction (such error is common to all worm-gears). In addition, programming is provided for RA and Dec worm-gear backlash compensation to keep slewing and tracking response prompt and uniform. SW can also be controlled remotely by PC using popular planetarium software via a RS232 connection on the hand-controller. There is even a GPS upgrade option to facilitate entering precise time, date, and location.
Sky Watcher EQ5 Pro Equatorial Mount with SynScan Features...
 - Mount is compatible with operations in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
- Micrometric elevation and azimuth controls are provided to help achieve precise polar alignment.
- Can also be controlled remotely by PC using popular planetarium software via a RS232 connection on the hand-controller.
- Advanced Allegro IC driver is a DMOS dual full-bridge micro-stepping PWM motor driver with power savings feature.
- Large polar and declination castings provide large, stable thrust bearing surfaces with tight tolerances.
- Programming is provided for RA and Dec worm-gear backlash compensation to keep slewing and tracking response prompt and uniform.
- Slewing speeds include 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x, or 3.4º per second.
- Easy-to-read, 2-line, 16-character backlit LCD display will operate to approximately minus 10-degrees Fº.
- Operating versatility of SynScan provides guiding speeds of .25x, .5x, .75x, and 1x.
- Gear size in R.A. and DEC. is a robust 72mm (2.83") with 144 teeth.
- Bronze-metal worm-gear control systems enable precise, incremental mechanical movement with minimal gear backlash in RA and DEC.
- High-torque DC stepper motors with 1.8º angle steps yielding resolution of 0.28764 arc-seconds.
- GPS upgrade option to facilitate entering precise time, date, and location.
- 12vDC car plug adapter is provided to connect to a user supplied power supply.
Sky-Watcher Product Number: SEQ5PRO
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