Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro SynScan - German GoTo Mount up to 14 kg - mount head

Skywatcher HEQ-5 Pro Synscan - German GoTo Mount up to 14 kg

The mount is a transportable and powerful GoTo platform for medium-sized telescopes. It is completely ready for operation for advanced observation with automatic object positioning and for astrophotography.

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GO-TO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScan is the answer. It 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 SynScan 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.

Manuals

In case you want to read the manual of the base mount before buying or just lost yours, here is the PDF: HEQ5_EQ6_SkyScan_en.pdf

There is also a manual for the hand controller: Synscan_V5_Hand_Control_Manual.pdf

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