Skywatcher Equatorial Telescope Mounts

SKYWATCHER EQ2 EQUATORIAL MOUNT

	The EQ2 Equatorial Mount is suited to both beginners and experienced astronomers. It offers very good stability and the tall, fully adjustable aluminium tripod with large accessory tray is a real plus. This mount features 360° slow-motion tracking gears on both the right ascension and declination axes with flexible controls. Dual metal setting circles allow location of objects by their. There are optional R.A. drives available for this mount.
Skywatcher EQ2 Equatorial Mount Price: £99.00 Review your shopping basket
R.A. Economy Motor Drive for EQ2 This can be fitted to any EQ2 equatorial mount. It provides single speed (1x sidereal) motor tracking of the R.A. Axis. Battery (not supplied) powered. Price: £29.99 Review your shopping basket
RA Motor Drive for EQ2 (with Multi-Speed Handset) This can be fitted to any EQ2 equatorial mount. It provides multi-speed (1x/2x4x) motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery (not supplied) powered. Price: £79.00 Review your shopping basket

SKYWATCHER EQ3-2 EQUATORIAL MOUNT

The superb EQ3 mount receives high marks from experienced observers. This sturdy mount offers precision and stability along with a host of other features for the serious astronomer. The mount rest firmly on a large adjustable aluminium tripod with a accessory tray. A bubble level allows for quick and accurate levelling. Slow-motion control knobs allow for continuous manual tracking of celestial objects. The precision mount features full 360° worm gear tracking controls on both right ascension and declination axes. Dual metal setting circles dials allow quick location of target using their celestial coordinates. An optional polar scope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional D.C. motor single or dual axis Drives (picture to right) can be installed for auto-tracking purposes. The Single axis drive (above right) provides multi-speed quartz-controlled motor tracking of the R.A. axis only while the Dual axis drive (below right) provides the tracking to both R.A. and DEC axes. Both drives are battery (not supplied) powered.
EQ3-2 Equatorial Mount Price: £179.00 HM5 Polar alignment scope for EQ3-2 Price: £35.00 Single Axis Drive for EQ3-2 Price: £79.00 Dual Axis Drive for EQ3-2 Price: £99.00
The SynScan Computerised GOTO system upgrade is also available for the EQ3-2 - handset (shown right) If you already have an EQ3-2 mount you can easily upgrade the standard (non-PRO) mountings for computerised GO-TO capabilities. Kits comprise V.3 SynScan™ Flash Upgradeable GO-TO handset 2 x Stepper Motors for DEC and R.A. Drives Replacement Control Panel / Motor Board Hand Control Cable Cable Clamp and Hand Control Holder NB: (12V D.C. Power Supply required - not supplied).
SynScan computerised goto upgrade for EQ3-2 Price: £329.00 Review your shopping basket

SKYWATCHER NEQ3 EQUATORIAL MOUNT

The NEQ3 SynScan™ mounts use the same Go-To system found in the HEQ5 and EQ6 Pros-SynScan™ but is suited to smaller scopes. It allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The NEQ3 SynScan™ mounts are the perfect instrument for novice visual observers to enjoy astronomy with minimal setup time and in-depth knowledge of the night sky. Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation. Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven. Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X). Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X. Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues. Periodic Error Correction. PC compatibility. Upgradeable hand control via internet download.

NEQ3 Equatorial Mount Price: £449.00 Review your shopping basket

SKYWATCHER EQ5 EQUATORIAL MOUNT

The very sturdy EQ5 Equatorial Mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests on a large adjustable steel tripod with accessory tray. Supplied complete with a bubble level, latitude adjuster with micrometer scale and an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster. It also features engraved aluminium setting circles and manual slow motion tracking controls. An optional polar scope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single axis (above left) or dual axis (below left) D.C. motor Drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes. There is a SynScan upgrade lit available if you already have an EQ5 (as for the EQ3-3 above) or you can buy the mount complete with the SynSan system fitted (see below)

Skywatcher EQ5 Equatorial Mount Price: £229.00 HM5 Polar alignment scope for EQ5 Price: £35.00 EQ5 Single Axis Drive Price: £79.00 EQ5 Dual Axis Drive Price: £99.00 SynScan update for EQ5 mount Price: £329.00 Review your shopping basket

EQ5 SynScan™ COMPUTERISED GOTO EQUATORIAL MOUNTING SYSTEM

Specifications
Hardware 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. High precision stepper motors Motor Controller: Microstep driving with auto-power saving feature Resolution: 0.288 arc second Slew Rate: 0.5X, 1X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X, 400X, 500X, 600X, 800X Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar Tracking Mode: R.A. tracking ST-4 type Autoguider Interface: Support 0.25X, 0.5X 0.75X, 1X guiding rate Maximum Payload Capacity: Approx 9kg Power requirement: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Tip positive) (Power Supply Not Supplied)
Software Features Alignment Method: One-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment, Three-Star Alignment Pointing Accuracy: Up to 1 arc min Object Catalogues: Messier, IC, NGC, Caldwell 13740 Object Database: Including Planets, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable Stars & User-Defined Objects Backlash Compensation Periodic Error Correction Premium PC Interface: ASCOM compatible, Nexstar-5i compatible protocol and command set User-tunable LCD contrast, LED backlit and buzzer volume	UPGRADE KITS AVAILABLE Available for easily upgrading the standard (non-PRO) HEQ5 or EQ6 mountings for computerised GOTO capabilities. For more information see with each mount
EQ5 SynScan Equatorial Mount Price: £499.00 Review your shopping basket

SKYWATCHER HEQ5 EQUATORIAL MOUNT

SUPER HEAVY-DUTY MOTORISED EQUATORIAL MOUNT (Go-To Upgradeable) - BACK BY POPULAR DEAMD! This heavy-duty mount, with its payload capacity of up to 18Kg, is simply a scaled down version of the EQ6. It is specially designed for observers who need similar steadiness of the EQ6 mount, but find the EQ6 too physically demanding. Like the EQ6 mount, this high precision equatorial mount features engraved aluminium setting circles and a latitude scale, built-in polar scope holder and polarscope, large R.A. and DEC. locking clamps, built-in dual axis motor drives with multi-speed hand controller, and retractable counterweight shaft and counterweight. The field tripod is remarkably stable with adjustable height, incorporating 1.75" diameter stainless steel tripod legs. Can be easily upgraded to a fully computerised Go-To mount with the HEQ5 SynScan PRO GOTO Upgrade Kit available separately.
HEQ5 Equatorial Mount Price: £499.00 SynScan PRO upgrade for HEQ5 Mount Price: £329.00 Review your shopping basket

SKYWATCHER HEQ5 SynTrek EQUATORIAL MOUNT

The new HEQ5 SynTrek is effectively a hybrid of the standard HEQ5 and the HEQ5 PRO SynScan. It is basically a standard EQ6 but with a pre-installed PRO SynScan motherboard and stepper motors, and supplied with its own unique SynTrek hand-controller. The SynTrek hand control is designed for the purpose of providing a simple slewing and tracking control. The small and versatile SynTrek hand control provides automatic tracking of celestial objects as soon as the power is turned on. The user-friendly interface provides quick access to many other functions the SynTrek has to offer.
The HEQ5 and EQ6 SynTrek mounts can be upgraded to computerized SynScan system by simply changing the hand control to SynScan hand control . See HEQ5 and EQ6 Pro mounts for specifications for the mounts and details on the SynScan hand control.
SPECIFICATIONS SynTrek Hand Control Power supply: 11 to 15V DC 2Amp Motor type and resolution: Microstep driven 1.8 stepper motors. Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.) Slewing speeds: Guiding speed, 4x 8x, 32x, 64x, 800x Guiding speeds: 1x, 0.75x, 0.5x, 0.25x Gear ratio: 705 Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar Tracking Modes: RA tracking	HEQ5 SynTrek Equatorial Mount Price: £649.00 SynScan PRO Upgrade for STANDARD HEQ5 Equatorial Mount Price: £329.00 SynScan Hand Control to upgrade HEQ5 (or EQ6) SynTrek Mount Price: £169.00 Review your shopping basket

SKYWATCHER EQ6 EQUATORIAL MOUNT

	The Sky-Watcher EQ6 equatorial mount is the first of its kind. It is a precision instrument capable of carrying massive payloads (up to 25Kg) but at the same time is very reasonably priced. The mount is excellent for visual observations and short-term unguided CCD imaging with most telescopes of conventional design. It will easily handle refractors up to 8"/200mm and classic Newtonians up to 14"/350mm in aperture. The EQ6 has a black powder coat finish and weighs in at 17Kg.
The equatorial head features engraved aluminium setting circles and a latitude scale, a polar finder scope holder and polar scope, a bubble level, large R.A. and DEC. locking clamps, built-in dual axis motor drives and retractable counterweight shaft & counterweight. Two counterweights are supplied, each weighing 5.4Kg. The dual-axis motor drives are operated by a hand controller with a switch for both Northern and Southern hemisphere operation with slewing speeds of 2x, 8x and 16x the sidereal rate. The tripod is made from 2" diameter stainless steel legs, making for a very sturdy system. The EQ6 (without telescope) adjusts from 1069mm in its lowest position to 1544mm with the tripod legs fully extended. The height of the mount (excluding tripod) is 406mm. The EQ6 accepts generic dovetail bars made by Sky-Watcher and many other companies.
EQ6 Equatorial Mount Price: £699.00 SynScan PRO upgrade for EQ6 Mount Price: £329.00 Review your shopping basket

SKYWATCHER EQ6 SynTrek EQUATORIAL MOUNT

The new EQ6 SynTrek is effectively a hybrid of the standard EQ6 and the EQ6 PRO SynScan. It is basically a standard EQ6 but with a pre-installed PRO SynScan motherboard and stepper motors, and supplied with its own unique SynTrek hand-controller. The SynTrek hand control is designed for the purpose of providing a simple slewing and tracking control. The small and versatile SynTrek hand control provides automatic tracking of celestial objects as soon as the power is turned on. The user-friendly interface provides quick access to many other functions the SynTrek has to offer.
The HEQ5 and EQ6 SynTrek mounts can be upgraded to computerized SynScan system by simply changing the hand control to SynScan hand control . See HEQ5 and EQ6 Pro mounts for specifications for the mounts and details on the SynScan hand control.
SPECIFICATIONS SynTrek Hand Control Power supply: 11 to 15V DC 2Amp Motor type and resolution: Microstep driven 1.8 stepper motors. Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.) Slewing speeds: Guiding speed, 4x 8x, 32x, 64x, 800x Guiding speeds: 1x, 0.75x, 0.5x, 0.25x Gear ratio: 705 Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar Tracking Modes: RA tracking	EQ6 SynTrek Equatorial Mount Price: £849.00 SynScan PRO Upgrade for STANDARD EQ6 Equatorial Mount Price: £329.00 SynScan Hand Control to upgrade EQ6 (or HEQ5) SynTrek Mount Price: £169.00 Review your shopping basket

HEQ5 and EQ6 SynScan™ PRO COMPUTERISED GOTO EQUATORIAL MOUNTING SYSTEM

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a high-precision computerised GOTO telescope mounting system, the new extra heavy-duty HEQ5 PRO SynScan and super heavy-duty EQ6 PRO SynScan mounts are your answer. Both SkyScan PRO models are advanced mounting systems which have been thoughtfully designed for ease of operation. With the user-friendly push-button hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The SynScan hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The mounts differ mainly in their physical size/weight and their subsequent payload capacity. They both come with the advanced features specified below that even the most discerning observers will appreciate:
	Specifications
HEQ5 PRO SynScan Mount EQ6 PRO SynScan Mount	SynScan™ V.3 Firmware Updateable Handset 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. Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation. Extra-Quiet Stepper Motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven. High Slewing Speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X) and a resolution of 0.144 arc sec. Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography. Auto Guider Guiding Speed Selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X. Object Catalogues: Messier, IC, NGC, Caldwell 13740 Object Database: Including Planets, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable Stars & User-Defined Objects Minimal Vibration for steady long-exposure photography. Periodic Error Correction (PEC) Training is included for astro-photography without auto guiding. Alignment Methods: 1-star, 2-Star or 3-Star alignments, built-in polar scope Massive Payload Capacity of up to 25kg (EQ6 PRO) & 15kg (HEQ5 PRO) Total Weight (without counterweights): 23.5kg (EQ6 PRO) & 15kg (HEQ5 PRO) PC Compatibility Power requirement: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp Tip positive (Power Supply Not Supplied)

HEQ5 SynScan Computerised GOTO Extra Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount Price: £799.00

EQ6 SynScan Computerised GOTO Super Heavy Duty Equatorial Mount Price: £999.00

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