EQ6 Pro
SynScan GoTo Equatorial Mount
For amateur
astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a
precision computerized GOTO system, the EQ6 PRO SynScan TM
is your answer. The Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SynScan TM
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 EQ6 SynScan TM
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
- 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
Specifications:
- Power Supply Required: 12 VDC 2Amp Tip positive (not
supplied)
- Motor Type: Micro step driven 1.8° stepper
motors
- Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.)
- Slew Speeds: 2X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X, 400X, 500X, 600X,
800X Gear Ratio: 705
- Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
- Tracking Modes: Dual Axis, R.A. Tracking
- Alignment Methods: One-star Alignment, Two-star
Alignment, Three-star Alignment
- Database: 25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC,
and IC catalogues. Total 42,000 + objects
Mount
Specifications:
- Mount Type: German Equatorial
- Telescope Mounting: Tube Rings
- Slow-motion Control: R.A. & Dec (motor
controlled)
- Tripod: 2" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe
- Tripod Height: 85-147cm
- Tripod Weight: 7.5Kgs
- Counterweight Shaft Daimeter: 1.8cm
- Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
- Mount Weight: 16Kgs
- Mount Height: 41cm
- Counterweight: Two, 5.1Kgs each
- Total Weight: 23.5Kgs (counterweight not included)
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