Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Mount - S30300

Sky-Watcher

Regular price $2,025.00 Sale

OVERVIEW

Massive 44-pound payload capacity support guiders, filters, cameras, and more
Equatorial GoTo mount with built-in USB PC control
Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error while remaining whisper quiet
Stepper motors have no internal gear box, further reducing backlash
SNAP port eliminates the need for remote shutter release cable
Autoguide port compatible with most of today’s best autoguiders
Sturdy carry handle to ensure safe and easy set-up
D/V saddle plate to handle a wide variety of OTAs
Built-in illuminated polar scope is factory aligned to the mount's center axis and best accuracy right out of the box
42,000+ object data base
Retractable counterweight bar for easy stowage
Steel tripod for rock-solid performance
DC power cord included
Two 11-pound counterweights

Description
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An Astrophotography Powerhouse

The EQ6-R boasts a plethora of features to support astrophotographers in their craft. The built-in ST-4 autoguider port turns this mount into an astrophotography powerhouse, allowing you to use most of today’s best autoguiders. Using the supplied USB-B cable, you can control the telescope from your computer and take advantage of today’s most advanced astronomy software. With a weight capacity of 44 pounds, the EQ6-R can handily support an optical tube, imaging accessories, and camera.

Silent Yet Precise Slewing

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 to the tune of buzzing motors.

42,000+ Object Database

Using our proprietary SynScan hand controller, the EQ6-R Pro 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 USB-B cable, 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!

Flexible Polar Alignment

Sky-Watcher includes an illuminated polar scope to aid the polar alignment process. The polar scope features a circular grid reticle for the Northern Hemisphere, consistent with today’s popular polar alignment apps. For astronomers in the Southern Hemisphere, the constellation Octans is built into the reticle as well. Even without a clear view of Polaris, the EQ6-R Pro can be polar aligned using our SynScan hand controller. Simply choose one of the visible stars listed and use the latitude adjustment screws to center it in the eyepiece.

Bundle of Accessories

As customary with all Sky-Watcher products, there are an assortment of accessories included with the EQ6-R Pro mount. A retractable counterweight bar is supplied, allowing for easier transportation. Also, two 11-pound counterweights are included to help balance any payload. The EQ6-R Pro features a saddle compatible with both D- and V-style mounting plates, giving users the flexibility to use multiple optical tubes, even if the mounting plate is different.