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Product no.: 53080

Mount EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo

Name: Skywatcher Mount EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo
Brand: Skywatcher
Price: 2180 USD
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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Computerised controls with handbox controller
Belt drive: Smooth operation and high precision
Ideal for mobile astrophotography
Most popular mid-range mount

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Product description

EQ6-R PRO Synscan - a thorough redesign of a classic!

The computer-controlled EQ6-R PRO Synscan™ mount is an evolutionary improvement of the legendary EQ6 PRO. The modern, streamlined design of the EQ-6 R PRO includes new features that experienced astrophotographers will immediately approve of.

maximum load of 20kg for astrophotography.
belt drive for minimal 'backlash' - particularly quiet, smooth operation and better results when guiding, as well as higher torque with the drive!
improved polar elevation adjustment with a larger adjustment range. The mount is aligned via the built-in polar finder or using the Synscan control. The adjusting screws have been significantly improved as compared to the previous model.
built-in 'SNAP' connector for camera shutter control.
PPEC worm gear and periodic worm error correction (eliminates the need to constantly fine-tune the drive)
built-in carrying handle for easy transport. At 17.3kg in weight (without tripod and counterweights), the mount is with still very portable.

The included Synscan™ hand control allows the telescope to find specific objects and offers tours of the current night sky at just the push of a button. The user-friendly menu allows the selection and automatic tracking of over 42,000 astronomical objects.

Our expert comment:

The latest version of the EQ-6 PRO no longer has a 2.1mm receptacle, rather it has been replaced with a BNC connector.

(Stefan Taube)

Specifications

Capacity

Max. additional load capacity (kg)

Counterweight(s) (piece)

2 x 5kg

Input voltage

Mounting saddle

Losmandy & Vixen

Polar elevation setting (°)

5 - 65

Cable-guide

internal

Toothed belt drive<p>

yes

Drive type

Worm wheel

Special features

Handcontroller

yes

GPS

- (optional)

Updateable via web

yes

PEC correction

yes

Polar axis scale

yes

Autoguider interface

yes

GoTo system

yes

Equipment

Accessory plate

yes

Tripod

Tripod material

Steel

Tripod leg diameter (mm)

General

Total weight (kg)

34,8

Type

Mount

Type of build

Equatorial

Series

EQ6

GoTo control

Database

42.000

Software

SynScan

GoTo Language

multilingual

Autoguiding

yes

PEC correction

yes

Interfaces

USB 2.0

GPS

optional

WIFI

optional

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Customer reviews

Excellent mount.

Review by A. S. on 31.10.2024 20:52:02

( 5 / 5 )

I say that this product is flawless. It works perfectly, straight from the factory. No need to take it apart and supertune it. It does it's job with incredible precision. The only downside is that it weighs a lot with the tripod. 5 stars.