Sky-Watcher CQ350 Mount (Head and Counterweights, SW-4170)

The Sky-Watcher CQ350-PRO assembly is a state-of-the-art computerized equatorial mount designed to accommodate even the largest optical tubes. Equipped with a GoTo SynScan V5 controller and dual-axis drive, this assembly offers precise and stable tracking for observation and astrophotography setups.

With an impressive load capacity of up to 35 kg, the Sky-Watcher CQ350-PRO ensures excellent guiding accuracy. This exceptional capability is achieved through the careful selection of mechanical elements such as worm or belt gears, complemented by toothed wheels for seamless cooperation. The drive system is powered by hybrid stepper motors controlled by high-resolution controllers, guaranteeing reliable performance in both axes.

Controlling the assembly is made easy with the SynScan driver, featuring the latest version 5. The comprehensive database boasts an impressive collection of 42,000 celestial objects. Whether you're tracking stars, the sun, or the moon, the SynScan controller enables precise tracking at various speeds. For further enhancement, the assembly can benefit from a two-hundred-segment periodic error control, ensuring even more accurate tracking.

Weighing just 15 kg, the Sky-Watcher CQ350-PRO assembly comes with two 10 kg counterweights for proper balance. Additional accessories that may enhance your experience include an optional polar scope for precise alignment and a 12V power adapter (the mount comes standard with a cable for connection to a cigarette lighter socket).

Please note that this offer pertains exclusively to the Sky-Watcher CQ350-PRO assembly without the tripod.

Key Features of the Sky-Watcher CQ350-PRO Equatorial Assembly:

Maximum load capacity of 35 kg

Two-hundred-segment periodic error correction (PPEC)

Cable release socket on the head for controlling SLR cameras

Precise stepper motors with high-resolution controllers

Dual dovetail mounts (Vixen and Losmandy)

SynScan V5 controller with an extensive object database

Technical Specifications:

• Mounting type: Equatorial (EQ)
• Load capacity: 35 kg
• Latitude range: 10° to 70°
• Azimuthal adjustment: ± 20°
• Counterweights: 2 x 10 kg
• Motors: Hybrid stepper motors, 0.9° step
• Microsteps of stepper motors: 256 per step
• Stepper motor resolution: ~0.03 arc second, 44,544,000 pulses per revolution
• Supply voltage: DC 11 - 16 V / 3A
• Transmission: Worm gear 435:1
• Diameter of RA axis rack: 155 mm
• Gear teeth count RA/DEC: 308 / 288
• Transmission of torque: Belt drive
• Maximum slew speed: 4° / s
• Tracking speeds: Star, lunar, solar
• Tracking modes: Parallactic (EQ)
• Autoguiding speeds: 0.125x / 0.25x / 0.5x / 0.75x / 1x
• PEC correction: Permanent, 200 segments
• GoTo system: SynScan, V5 manual controller
• Object database: 42,000+
• Object catalogs: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double Stars, Variable Stars, Named Stars, Planets
• GoTo guiding accuracy: 5 arc minutes RMS
• Autoguider port: ST-4
• DSLR release port: Yes
• Other connectors: USB, hand control
• Weight: 15 kg (excluding tripod and counterweights)
• Mounting dimensions: 434 x 176 x 323 mm
• Counterweight bar weight: 2.6 kg

Included Set Elements:

• Sky-Watcher CQ350-PRO assembly
• Azimuth adjustment knobs (2 pieces)
• Counterweight rod
• Cable clip
• SynScan V5 controller
• Hand controller cord
• Power cord with cigarette lighter plug
• 6 mm hex key
• 4 mm hex key
• Shutter control cable (Canon EOS)
• Counterweights (2 pieces)
• Controller mount
• Documentation

Warranty:

Enjoy peace of mind with a 24-month guarantee on the Sky-Watcher CQ350-PRO assembly.

Please note that the specifications and set elements are subject to change without notice as part of our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.