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Equatorial Mount EQ5 with Steel Tripod
... equatorial mount for Telescopes to 10kg



The Skywatcher N-EQ5 is a very popular medium sized German Equatorial Mount for astronomical observing and also for astro imaging. A very large number of upgrades and accessories is available for this mount.

In the basic version the mount is a sturdy base for observing with medium sized telescopes. It is still quite portable but much stronger than smaller mounts. With the appropriate accessories the EQ-5 becomes a powerful mount for astro-imaging.

Load Capacity:

As always the actual stability of the mount will depend on several factors, such as the tube size, the wind, the ground on which the mount is set up. The weight of the instrument is only one single variable, so there is no "firm weight limit".

We recommend this mount for Newtonians up to approximately 200mm aperture, refractors up to approximately 150mm aperture or Schmidt-Cassegrains up to approximately 230mm aperture. On average the weight limit is about 8kgs.

Scope of Delivery:

-- EQ5 mount with manual slow motion controls
-- steel tube tripod - 80-130cm height
-- eyepiece tray as an integrated part of the tripod
-- one counterweight

Specifications:

-- German-style equatorial mount with slow motion controls in both axes
-- additional strength of the mount through the use of roller bearings
-- quick release saddle plate for telescope connection. The saddle plate accepts Vixen GP standard dovetail plates.
-- Weight of the equatorial head: approx. 4kgs
-- Weight of the tripod: approx. 4kgs
-- Fine adjustment in altitude and azimuth for polar alignment
-- Worm gear ... 144 teeth

Astro-Imaging with the EQ5:

The EQ5 is a powerful base for astro imaging. For this fascinating but demanding hobby a mount needs to meet several important conditions. The EQ5 meets these conditions:

-- fine adjustment for a very precise polar alignment
-- the mount needs the option of being fitted with a polar alignment scope. This is a necessary accessory for precise polar alignment within a reasonable time frame.
-- particularly important: The option of fitting a dual axis motor drive. The RA axis needs to be motorized in order to track the movement of the stars. The DEC axis needs to be motorized to compensate any drift caused by misalignment which always happens under real-life conditions.

The EQ5 meets all these criteria. Under "recommended accessories" you will find most of the parts needed for successful astro imaging.

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