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SKW-SWEQ8-RH
Skywatcher EQ8-RH GOTO Mount with Pier Tripod
RRP: $14999.00
Our Price
$12,999.00
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DESCRIPTION
The EQ8-Rh provides the next generation of Sky-Watcher’s popular high capacity mount, the EQ8. The R models offer a refined design to allow for better balance and more modern features to cater to today’s high end imagers. Built-in cable management- USB 3.0 USB hub (4 ports)
- 2.1mm Power port (3 ports)
- 3 serial ports on the back of the saddle
- The EQ8-Rh features built-in cable management. This removes cable drag from hanging cables and reduces the risk of cables getting caught during imaging session. This capability also improves the mounts capabilities for remote use.
EQ8-Rh On-Axis Encoder
The EQ8-Rh takes a step further with all the listed features above but adds a higher level of precision. The Rh (h for High Res.) features an on-Axis Renishaw TONic incremental, 11.8 million tick, encoder on the RA axis. This allows the mount to have extremely precise tracking and guiding for long exposure imaging. With the encoder built onto the RA axis this removes periodic error to nearly zero in RA with an accuracy of 0.11 arc-seconds! The EQ8-Rh offers a pro level mount for the series astro imager.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number | SWEQ8-Rh |
Mount Type | German Equatorial Mount |
Telescope Mounting | D Style |
Payload | 50kg |
Mount Head Weight | 25kg |
Pier Tripod | Not Included |
Latitude Range | 10°-65° |
Azimuth Range | +/- 10° |
Power Requirement | DC 12~16V – 4A |
Pointing Accuracy | up 5 arc. min. |
Slewing Speed | up to 3.3°/sec |
Guiding Speed | 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X |
Motors Resolution | approx. 0.12 arc-second (11136000 Counts/Rev) |
Encoder Resolution | 17624 Counts/Rev., approx. 1.2 arc-minutes |
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