Mount SkyWatcher HEQ5 PRO SYNSCAN GoTo

Price: 1 490.00 EUR / 5 144.67 Lt
1 399.00 EUR / 4 830.47 Lt.

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For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScantm?is your answer. The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SynScantm?is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The 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 42,000+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The HEQ5 PRO SynScantm?also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate.


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). Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography. Power Supply Required - not supplied Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X. Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues. Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.

Hardware Features:

SynScan TM 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 18 kg

Power requirement: 11 to 15 V DC 2 Amp (Tip positive) (Power supply not included)

Software Features:

Alignment Method: One-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment, Three-Star Alignmen
Pointing Accuracy: Up to 1 arc min

Object Catalogues: Messier, IC, NGC, Caldwell

42,900+ 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 backlight and buzzer volume