Sky-Watcher equatorial mount EQM-35 PRO + NEQ5 tripod (SW-4141)

The SkyWatcher EQM-35 PRO SynScan is a fully functional equatorial mount with a GoTo system designed for astrophotography, while also offering the advantages of a lightweight travel mount. It is based on the EQ3 SynScan Pro, but its design has been modified to provide significantly greater capabilities.

The EQM-35 PRO can be used in two configurations. The standard configuration is as an equatorial GoTo mount, capable of carrying up to 10 kg of equipment. The head has been reinforced for this purpose, with a larger and more precise RA worm gear. It includes the full GoTo system along with an ST-4 port for an autoguider.

The second configuration is a portable setup, achieved by removing the declination axis. The declination block can be detached from the mount in just a few minutes, reducing the head weight to only 3.28 kg, small enough to fit into airline carry-on luggage. Operating the simplified head is similar to using the Star Adventurer, but with better stability and higher load capacity. An additional dovetail or ball head can also be attached, allowing direct use with a camera and lens.

Main features of the mount:

• Two mounts in one – a fully functional equatorial GoTo mount and a lightweight portable head

• Up to 10 kg payload capacity in equatorial configuration

• GoTo system with tracking and database of 42,900 objects

• Autoguider connection via ST-4 port, with PEC correction

• RA gear diameter of 92.5 mm

• Quick conversion to lightweight head mode (3.2 kg)

• Includes polar scope, high-quality steel tripod, SynScan controller, and counterweights

Because of its portable nature, the set does not include a mains power adapter. It comes only with a car power cable. A compatible mains power supply is the ESPE 12V/3A adapter.

Technical specifications:

• Catalog number: SW-4141

• RA gear: Diameter 92.5 mm, 180 teeth, brass

• Dec gear: Diameter 34.3 mm

• Mount type: Equatorial

• Maximum payload: 10 kg

• Tripod height: 85–121 cm

• Tripod weight: 5.6 kg

• Motors: Stepper motors

• Counterweight bar diameter: 20 mm

• Maximum slewing speed: 3.4°/s

• Autoguiding rates: 0.25×, 0.5×, 0.75×, 1×

• PEC: Software correction

• GoTo system: SynScan

• Object database: 42,000+ objects

• Catalogs: Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell, double stars, variable stars, named stars, planets, user-defined objects

• Control: Hand controller

• Tracking modes: RA axis

• Alignment methods: 1-star, 2-star, 3-star

• Ports: Shutter release, ST-4

• Electronics warranty: 24 months

• General warranty: 60 months