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Product no.: 53080

Mount EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo

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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

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)
20
Counterweight(s) (piece)
2 x 5kg
Input voltage
12
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
Other contents
Car battery adapter
Pole finder
yes

Tripod


Tripod material
Steel
Tripod leg diameter (mm)
51

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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Skywatcher Mount EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo
Skywatcher Mount EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo
Skywatcher Mount EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo
Skywatcher Mount EQ6-R Pro SynScan GoTo

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.

Excelent tripod

Review by Rfarcol on 19.01.2022 13:03:17

( 5 / 5 )

I've been using it since early december and it's such a nice tripod! Very easy to use, super sturdy, even when using my 8" newtonian.

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