Product Details

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  The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount has a 44 lb weight capacity and excels as an excellent astrophotography mount for beginner to intermediate astronomers.

   

  Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount Convenient Features

   

  

  The SynScan hand controller provides a user-friendly interface with automatic slewing to over 42,000 objects in the night sky. The hand controller can also connect to a computer using the supplied RS232 cable (USB adapter available), enabling computer control with most astronomy programs. For the astrophotographers looking to reduce Periodic Error, the SynScan hand controller has built in PEC training that can be configured while in the field!

  

  The built in ST-4 Autoguider port turns this mount into an astrophotography powerhouse, allowing you to utilize most of today’s best autoguiders. Using the

  integrated RS232 port, you can control the telescope from your computer and take advantage of today’s most advanced astronomy software.

  

  The EQ6-R Pro uses Stepper motors with a 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven. Stepper motors are quieter than servo motors, providing accuracy up to 1 arc minute without waking your neighbors from buzzing motors.

  • Its built-in ST-4 Autoguider port gives you the freedom to use most of today’s best autoguiders!
  • The belt drive system and stepper motors provide accuracy and silent slewing to find and track celestial objects. 
  • SynScan hand controller offers up a 42,900 object database, special tours of the night sky, permanent periodic error correction, backlash compensation, the ability to set slewing limits, and polar alignment assist via the built-in illuminated polar scope!
  • Accessories are included with the EQ Pro mount: A retractable counterweight bar, allowing for easier transportation, as well as two 11-lb counterweights, to help balance any payload. 
  • The EQ Pro features asaddle compatible with both D and V style mounting plates, giving you the ability to use multiple optical tubes!
  • Travel easy with your mount with its built-in carry handle. 

  Highlighted Features of the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro: 

  • GoTo System: SynScan.
  • Object Database: 42,900+.
  • Polar Align Assist: Yes.
  • Auto Guide: Yes.
  • Permanent Periodic Correction: Yes.
  • DSLR Interface: Yes, includes Canon EOS Trigger Cable.
  • Motor Type: Stepper.
  • Drive System: Belt.
  • Polar Scope: Built-in.
  • Clutch: Locking Lever.
  • Mounting Saddle Plate: Dual, Vixen and Losmandy Style.
  • Power: 12V, thread-on cable included.
  • Counterweight Shaft: Retractable.
  • Counterweights Included: 2 weights, 11-pounds each.
  • Tripod Leg Diameter: 2-inch.
  • Mount Weight: 38-pounds.
  • Tripod Weight: 16.5-pounds.

• specifications

  Computerized	Computerized
  Database	42900 Objects
  Drive Type	Belt
  Free Shipping	Yes
  Head Design	Equatorial
  Instrument Capacity	44 lb
  Latitude Range	65 Degrees
  Mount Head Weight	38lb
  PEC	Yes
  Ports	4
  Telescope Connection	Dual Vixen & Losmandy
  Tracking Accuracy	1 Arcseconds

• included items

  • Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount.
  • Tripod with Spreader.
  • (2) 11-pounds. Counterweights.
  • Retractable Counterweight Bar.
  • Canon EOS Trigger Cable.
  • Thread-on Power Cable.
  • SynScan Hand Controller.