For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a high-precision computerised GOTO telescope mounting system, the new extra heavy-duty
HEQ5 PRO SynScanÔ and super heavy-duty EQ6 PRO SynScanÔ mounts are your answer. Both SkyScanÔ PRO models are advanced mounting systems which have been thoughtfully designed for ease of operation. With the user-friendly push-button hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The SynScanÔ 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 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The mounts differ mainly in their physical size/weight and their subsequent payload capacity. They both come with the following advanced features that even the most discerning observers will appreciate:
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SynScan V.3 Firmware Updateable Handset
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New features include ongoing firmware updateability via the internet, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data. Also can accept new GPS mouse attachment.
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Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
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Extra-Quiet Stepper Motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
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High Slewing Speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X) and a resolution of 0.144 arc sec.
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Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.
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Auto Guider Guiding Speed Selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
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Object Catalogues: Messier, IC, NGC, Caldwell
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13740 Object Database: Including Planets, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable Stars & User-Defined Objects
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Minimal Vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
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Periodic Error Correction (PEC) Training is included for astro-photography without auto guiding.
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Alignment Methods: 1-star, 2-Star or 3-Star alignments, built-in polarscope
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Massive Payload Capacity of up to 25kg (EQ6 PRO) & 15kg (HEQ5 PRO)
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Total Weight (without counterweights): 23.5kg (EQ6 PRO) & 15kg (HEQ5 PRO)
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PC Compatibility
- Power requirement: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp Tip positive (Power Supply Not Supplied)
