Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount with SynScan Technology

The Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount is an advanced version of the renowned NEQ-6 Pro mount, boasting a modern design and cutting-edge technology. Inspired by the AZ-EQ5/6 hybrid assemblies, this mount uses a belt gear mechanism in place of traditional toothed gears for enhanced performance.

Mount Specifications:

• Weight: Mount head - 17.3 kg, Tripod - 7.5 kg
• Total Load Capacity: 20 kg for visual observations, 15 kg for astrophotography (counterweights not included)
• Control: SynScan application accessible via smartphone with WiFi

Versatile Attachment System:

The EQ6-R mount is equipped with saddles compatible with both Vixen standard dovetail rails and Losmandy type rails, providing flexible attachment options for various equipment setups.

Key Features:

• PPEC: Permanent Periodic Error Correction for precise tracking
• Belt Transmission: Ensures smooth operation, eliminates play, and reduces noise
• SLR Camera Control: Allows SLR camera control via the cable release socket on the head
• High Precision Motor Controllers: For accurate tracking and positioning
• Dual Dovetail Saddle: Supports both Vixen and Losmandy dovetail rails
• Improved Power Socket: Enhanced reliability
• Polar Axis Alignment: Via telescope or GoTo system

Technical Specifications:

Mount Head:

• Load capacity: 20 kg (without counterweights)
• Weight: 17.3 kg
• Counterweights: 2 x 5 kg
• Diameter of counterweight rods: 18 mm
• Counterweight bar length: 240 mm + 180 mm
• RA gear: Diameter = 92.5 mm, 180 teeth, made of brass
• Dec gear: Diameter = 40 mm, made of steel

Tripod:

• Mounting type: Equatorial
• Material: Stainless steel
• Weight: 7.5 kg
• Leg diameter: 2" (50.8 mm)
• Tripod height: 71 - 123 cm
• Leg spacing: 88 - 146 cm

Drive:

• Supply voltage: DC 11 - 16 V / 4A
• Motors: Hybrid stepper motors with a 1.8-degree step
• RA power transmission: Worm gear 180:1, backlash-free reduction gear on toothed belt 48:12
• Total ratio: 720:1
• Driver: Microcontroller for stepper motors, offering microstep divisions up to 1/64
• Drive resolution: 9,216,000 microsteps per revolution
• Guiding accuracy: 0.14 arc second
• Tracking speeds: Star, lunar, solar
• Maximum pan speed: 4.2 degrees per second
• Autoguiding speeds: 0.125x / 0.25x / 0.5x / 0.75x / 1x
• PEC correction: 100 segments

System:

• GoTo system: SynScan remote control / SynScan app (smartphone application, requires WiFi adapter)
• Autoguider port: ST-4
• DSLR shutter release port: 2.5mm minijack
• Mount alignment modes: 1, 2, 3 stars (EQ), 2 stars (AZ)

General:

• Packed assembly weight: 21 kg + 20 kg (two boxes)
• Packaging dimensions: 114 x 28 x 27 cm + 61 x 52 x 28 cm (two boxes)

Guarantee:

• Electronics: 2 years
• Mechanics: 5 years