Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro SynScan Equatorial Mount
If you are looking at a serious Astro-Photographic mount then the EQ6-R is definitely the way to go, this is the upgraded version of the EQ6, the EQ6-R gives you transmission belts between the motors and worm gears which limit the backlash for a superior guiding accuracy.
The integrated bubble level and the adjustable tripod legs make the levelling easy, the azimuth and altitude axis can be fine adjusted for a precise polar alignment. On top of that, the included polar scope allows an extremely precise alignment that helps to drastically improve the quality of tracking for astrophotography.
The new features of the EQ6-R are:
- Transmission belt
- Heavy duty knobs for azimuth and altitude adjustment
- Handle on the right ascension axis
- Wider latitude range (5°-65°)
The exceptional SynScan Go-To system allows full control of both R.A. and Dec. axes with 9 slew speeds and 5 arcminute pointing precision, allowing you to quickly and accurately locate objects across the night sky.
The Go-To system can automatically slew the telescope on command toward planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters and much more. The SynScan has 42,900 memorised celestial objects for an amazing journey in the night sky.
The Deep Sky Tour function suggests a list of the most interesting deep sky objects currently visible, so even the novice astronomer can easily observe faint objects at the touch of a button.
The EQ6-R is equipped with a SNAP port for controlling the camera shutter release. Working with the SynScan hand control’s “Camera Control” function, a user can take batch exposures in up to 8 groups of “Exposure-time & Frames”.
Model Number | SWEQ6-R |
Mount Type | German Equatorial Mount |
Tripod Material | Steel |
Telescope Mounting | V and D Style |
Payload | 20kg |
Mount Head Weight | 17.3kg |
Tripod Weight | 4.5kg |
Counterweight Bar Diam. | 18mm |
Counterweight Bar Length | 240mm + 180mm (extension) |
Latitude Range | 5-65° |
Azimuth Range | +/- 9° |
Power Requirement | DC 12~16V – 2A |
Pointing Accuracy | up 5 arc. min. |
Slewing Speed | up to 3.4°/sec (800X) |
Guiding Speed | 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X |
Motors Resolution | approx. 0.14 arc-second (9216000 Counts/Rev) |