SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 SynScan PRO GoTo equatorial mount with tripod

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SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 SynScan PRO GoTo equatorial mount with illuminated polar scope, 2 x 5 kg counterweights, steel tripod, cigarette lighter power cable. Featuring 25 Kg load capability and 42'000 celestial objects.

We inform you that with the purchase of this item the SkyWatcher Synscan pushbutton panel (SK-HAND5) will not be supplied, but there will be a WiFi module (SK-WIFI-MOD) that will allow you to control the instruments via Smartphone or Tablet via the SynScan Pro APP downloadable for free.

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The SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 SynScan PRO GoTo gives optimal stability and pointing accuracy for a wide variety of heavy professional photo and video equipments. It is a hybrid mount with alt-azimuth capability for general use, and equatorial capability for astrophotography use. Supplied with a SynScan handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware, it can automatically find and track 42,900+ celestrial objects from its database. 

AZ-EQ6 SynScan is capable of carrying heavy-duty photographic equipments for professional shooting and video recording. It is a very efficient transportable mount weighing only 15 kg, for a load capacity of 20 kg (counterweight excluded).  

Freedom Find - tracking made easy!

With the patented Freedom Find (dual-encoder) technology, you may move the telescope to any position manually or electronically without deactivating the tracking mode first. After moving to a new object the telescope will automatically begin to track the new object accurately. No re-setup is required in one observing session.

New Features: 

  • German Equatorial / Alt-Az dual mode
  • Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC). PPEC can be trained with Autoguider or PC.
  • Belt drive - Super smooth PE curve. Low backlash, silent slewing.
  • Shutter release control for batch exposures of astrophotography.
  • Motor controller with high torque and accuracy.
  • Include two dual-fit (45mm/75mm) saddle for mounting two telescopes.
  • Improved reliable power supply outlet.
  • New motor controller with higher torque and accuracy.
  • Polar-alignment with polar-scope.
  • Primary axis encoder tracks the mount's position. Users can push the mount at any time without worrying about losing the mount's alignment.

Includes:
Two Dual-fit Saddles
Two 5kg counterweights

Note: Baader filter and solar finder must be used during all sun observations to avoid damage to your eyes.

Driving Resolution: Approximately 0.14 arc seconds
DSLR Electronic Shutter Release Port : Yes
Autoguider Port: Yes
PEC control in EQ mode
Polar Alignment: via software control or supplied polar scope
Alignment methods: 1, 2, or 3 star alignment (EQ) / brightest star or 2 star alignment (AZ)
Telescope Connection: 2 x dual-fit saddle plates supplied accepting 45mm & 75mm dovetail bars
RA/DEC Worm Gears: D=92.5mm, 180 teeth, brass
RA/DEC Axes: D=40mm, steel
Latitude Adjustment Range: 10o to 70o, 90o
Azimuth Adjustment Range: About ± 9o

Mount Type

EQ/Alt-AZ Dual Mode

GoTo

SynScan Hand Control

Counter Weight

2x 5 kg

Accessory Tray

Large wall to wall

Motor Drive

1.8 ° Hybrid Stepper Motor

Power Supply

DC11~16V 4A

Tracking Rates

Sidereal / Solar / Lunar rate

Tracking Modes

Alt-azimuth / Equatorial mode

Slewing Speed

up to 4.2°/sec (800x)

Guiding Speed

from 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x

Payload Capacity

20 (counterweight excluded) kg

 

We inform you that with the purchase of this item the SkyWatcher Synscan pushbutton panel (SK-HAND5) will not be supplied, but there will be a WiFi module (SK-WIFI-MOD) that will allow you to control the instruments via Smartphone or Tablet via the SynScan Pro APP downloadable for free.


More Information
Product Status New
Package width 78 cm
Package height 32 cm
Package depth 116 cm
No. of parcels 2
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