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Skywatcher AZ EQ6 GT Mount - Telescopes up to 20 kg

Name: Skywatcher AZ EQ6 GT Mount - Telescopes up to 20 kg
Brand: Skywatcher
SKU: AZ-EQ6GoTo
Price: 2449 EUR
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

The Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 Pro is the perfect solution for amateur astronomers who want the benefit of an azimutal and an equatorial GoTo mount but without the disadvantages of them.

intelligent astronomic platform with dual azimuthal and equatorial GoTo control box

switch in seconds from parallactic to azimutal mode

stability like the EQ6 Synscan in the equatorial mode

better polar wedge, better counterweight shaft

26% lighter than the original EQ6 mount (mount head weighs only 15 kg)

very stable mount for a second telescope on the end of the counterweight bar - also good for guiding scopes

the data base includes more than 42900 objects

optical encoders, the control box holds the coordinates also when you move the mount without motors

Toothed belt drive

Circular bubble included

USB Connection directly on the mount

Manufacturer: Skywatcher

Product number: AZ-EQ6GoTo

EUR 2.449,00

incl. 19 % VAT (DE)

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Skywatcher AZ EQ6 GT Mount - Telescopes up to 20 kg

The Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 Pro is the perfect solution for amateur astronomers who want the benefit of an azimutal and an equatorial GoTo mount but without the disadvantages of them.

intelligent astronomic platform with dual azimuthal and equatorial GoTo control box

switch in seconds from parallactic to azimutal mode

stability like the EQ6 Synscan in the equatorial mode

better polar wedge, better counterweight shaft

26% lighter than the original EQ6 mount (mount head weighs only 15 kg)

very stable mount for a second telescope on the end of the counterweight bar - also good for guiding scopes

the data base includes more than 42900 objects

optical encoders, the control box holds the coordinates also when you move the mount without motors

Toothed belt drive

Circular bubble included

USB Connection directly on the mount

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Skywatcher AZ EQ6 GT / EQ and Alt-AZ GoTo Mount

The Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 is the perfect solution for amateur astronomers who want the benefit of an azimutal and an equatorial GoTo mount but without the disadvantages of them.

Features:

intelligent astronomic platform with dual azimuthal and equatorial GoTo control box

switch in seconds from equatorial to azimutal mode

stability like the EQ6 Synscan in the equatorial mode

better polar wedge, better counterweight shaft

26% lighter than the original EQ6 mount (mount head weighs only 15 kg)

very stable mount for a second telescope on the end of the counterweight bar - also good for guiding scopes

the data base includes more than 42900 objects

optical encoders, the control box holds the coordinates also when you move the mont without motors

belt drive trasmission - less backlash

Advantages against a azimutal Goto fork mount:

better stability

more transportable (you can split the telescope to mount and optical tube)

more flexibility - you can decide which telescope you want

more stability in equatorial mode - fork mounts reduces their stability when you use it with a wedge

Advantages against a simple parallactic mount:

you can decide if you want to work in the more comfortable azimutal mode (no polar alignment) OR in the equatorial mode for astrophotography

Better polar wedge with quided thread:

You can adjust the lattitude without problems with mounted telescope!

Important note about power supply:

To avoid loss of warranty, please use only the power supplies and mobile supplies recommended by us. Especially simple car batteries or sealed lead-acid batteries can lead to an under-supply, which can then damage the sensitive electronics of the mount. Operating a Skywatcher GoTo mount with a non-proprietary power supply not recommended by us is at your own risk. Thank you for your understanding. Here is the link to more information: Notes_power_supply_SK_GoTo_en.pdf

Mount type:	German Equatorial Mount with Alt-Az mode
Payload capacity:	25 kg (EQ and AZ modes)
Tracking accuracy:	0.1436 arc minutes
Slewing speed:	up to 4.2°/sec (800x)
Go-To capability:	EQ and AZ modes
Synscan handset database:	over 42,900 celestial objects
Tracking speed:	sidereal, solar & lunar rates
Tracking mode:	EQ or AZ, dual or single axis
PEC control in EQ mode:	Permanent PEC
Autoguider port:	Yes
DSLR electronic shutter release port:	Yes
Motor type:	DC 12 V stepper motors, connected to belt drive
Required power supply:	11 - 16 V DC, 4 A (2.5 A with 16 V)
Recommended power supply:	switching power supply with 15V output voltage and at least 3A output
current:
Driving resolution:	Approximately 0.14 arc seconds
Encoders:	Directly on the axes
Polar alignment:	via software control or supplied polar scope
Bubble level:	Yes
Alignment methods:	1, 2 or 3 star alignment (EQ) / brightest star or 2 star alignment (AZ)
Latitude adjustment range:	10° to 70°, 90°
Azimuth adjustment range:	About ± 9°
Telescope connection:	2 x dual-fit saddle plates supplied accepting 45 mm & 75 mm dovetail bars
RA/DEC Worm Gears:	D=92.5 mm, 180 teeth, brass
RA/DEC Axes:	D=40 mm, steel
Tripod:	2" Stainless Steel
Counterweights supplied:	2x 5 kg
Counterweight bar:	25 mm Diameter
Mount body weight:	15.4 kg
Tripod weight:	7.5 kg
Shipping weight:	41 kg (2 cartons)

Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 GT Mount

GoTo Controller for azimuthal and equatorial mode

Counterweight shaft (25 mm diameter), retractable

Saddle for mounting a second telescope to the counterweight bar

Counterweights (2x 5 kg)

Polar finder

Steel tube field tripod

Accessory tray

12 V cigarette lighter cable # 20289

EOS camera control cable for Canon EOS 450 and all cameras with identical port (EOS350, 400, 550, 1000, 1100D, 60D, 60DA, 500D, 600D, 650D)

User Manual

Skywatcher took the serial cable out of the scope of delivery some time ago.

Starting the AZ-EQ6 from the park position

Switching off
- After observing or photographing, use the arrow keys to move the telescope to the desired park position.
- Select "Utility functions > Park scope > Current position" from the menu. The control unit will then indicate that the mount can be switched off.
- Switch off the mount and disconnect it from the power supply if needed.

Switching on
- After switching on, a question appears asking whether the mount should be started from the parking position; this must be confirmed.
- Press OK, then re-enter the date, time, etc. (e.g., from the appropriate app).
- To check, select an object visible at the relevant time from the object list, let the mounbt slew to it, and check the position with the finder scope, eyepiece, or camera.

Question:
How can I connect the hand controller to the PRO mount if the port for the hand controller is already connected to the EQMOD cable?

Answer from Teleskop-Service:
You can connect either the hand controller or the EQMOD/EQDIR cable. If you control the mount remotely via the computer, a hand controller is no longer necessary.

Important note about power supply:

Manufacturer / Importeur:	Optical Vision Limited
Street:	Duracher Straße 11
ZIP / City:	87437 Kempten
Country:	Germany
Telefon number:	+49 831 697288210
Email:	accounts@opticalvision.co.uk
Website:	www.opticalvision.co.uk