EQ5 PRO SynScan Computerised GO-TO Equatorial Mounting System With the EQ5 SkyScan Pro, Skywatcher offers a fully equipped computer-controlled mount for medium-sized telescopes. The Goto system allows the user to find any object or to start a guided tour of the night-sky with just one button. The extensive database contains more than 42,900 objects.
The EQ5 Pro SynScan mount is the perfect instrument for the beginner with a larger telescope to start visual observations or photography with minimal setup effort. The mount is supplied with a stable tripod with stainless steel legs and carries telescopes up to approx. 9kg of weight.
Hardware Features:
Features- SynScan V.3 Firmware Updateable Hand Control
- New features include ongoing firmware updateability via the internet, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data. Also can accept new GPS mouse attachment.
- Backlash compensation
- User-tunable LCD contrast, LED backlight and buzzer volume
Delivery contents
- EQ-5 Pro SynScan mount
- GOTO handbox
- Tripod, height adjustable
- 2 counter weights
Products specifications
| Motors | Stepper Motors |
| Motor control | SynScan GoTo |
| Objects | 42900 Objects |
| Payload max. (depending on using and demand) | ca. 19.8 lb |
| Tracking speeds | Sideral, Solar, Lunar |
| Pan-tilt precision | 1 arcmin |
| Slew speeds | 0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x |
| Power Supply | 11 to 15 V DC 2 Amp (Tip positive) |
| Alignment | 1-star, 2-star or 3-star |
| PEC | exists |
| Connections | ST-4 type Autoguider Interface, ASCOM, NexStar-5i |
