Skywatcher EQM-35 Pro SynScan GoTo mount & Photo Travelmount - Mount Head

Sky-Watcher EQM-35 PRO SynScan - Modular computer controlled GoTo Mount, Head only

The Skywatcher EQM-35 PRO Synscan is a fully equipped equatorial GoTo mount for astrophotography AND a light photo-suitable travel mount, that you can take with you even on plane journeys. The EQM-35 is similar to the EQ3 SynScan Pro, but is constructed differently and provides a wider functionality. The EQM-35 PRO Synscan offers remarkable features and is very well suitable both for beginners as well as experienced amateur astronomers.

EQM-35 Pro as Equatorial GoTo Mount

In its standard mode you can use the mount like a fully functional astronomical mount with automatic object positioning. The load capacity amounts to impressive 10 kg, which is achieved by the large RA worm gear and its stable and high-quality build. The big worm gear and the massive RA block improve stability and vibration behaviour. Of course the mount is suitable for autoguiding (ST-4 port).

EQM-35 Pro as flight-suitable Photo Mount

When travelling, you can fully remove the Declination unit including the counterweights. The quick coupling mechanism is then screwed onto the RA block. This conversion takes only a few minutes. As a result the weight is significantly reduced to 3.28 kg and the mount will even fit your hand luggage. The RA axis is then doing the tracking. Now the EQM-35 works similar to the Star Adventurer, but stability and guide precision is improved.

Via an optional dovetail bar with photo screw (for example item PSFotoDel) and ballhead or via the optional declination unit (L-Bracket) and counterweight you can directly install your camera. You find these accessories in our section of recommended accessories below. Especially the astro tripod Berlebach Report 172 makes the EQM-35 a travel-mount that stands out.

Product characteristics and features in summary:

Positioning precision within a tolerance of one arcminute

High quality stepper motors

Positioning speed up to 3.4° per second

ST-4 autoguider port - supports 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x and 1x guiding

One-axis and two-axis guiding switchable (depending on use)

SynScan controller featuring 42.900 objects in database

PEC - Periodic Error Correction

updateable via Internet

Incl. polar scope for precise polar alignment

Northern/Southern Hemisphere switchable

Comes with dovetail bar

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

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.

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