Sky-Watcher EQ6-R PRO SYNSCAN - A NEW LEGEND IS BORN! The new Sky-Watcher EQ6-R PRO Synscan Computerised Go-To mounting is an exciting evolutionary progression of the continuing legend that is the EQ6 PRO. The modern optimised design of the EQ6-R PRO incorporates features that serious imagers will immediately appreciate, such as; Increased Payload capacity of 20kg for Astro-Photography Synchronous Belt Driven, resulting in minimal backlash - Even quieter, smoother operation and better results when guiding. Higher Torque. Superior Latitude adjustment controls with greater range of latitudes possible Built-in SNAP camera control port PPEC worm gear and worm periodic error correction function (avoids having to constantly re-train) Built-in carrying handle for convenient transportation The supplied computerised Synscan™ hand control allows you to control the mount to point your 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 42,000+ night sky objects from it's extensive database. Supplied with; EQ6-R Pro mount Tripod with 2" stainless steel legs Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm dovetail saddle SynScan hand controller / cable Counterweight Rod: 18mm diameter, length 240mm + 180mm 2 x5 kg counterweights Polar alignment scope Autoguiding connection Printed Instruction Manual SPECIFICATIONS Product Name: EQ6-R PRO Synscan Mount Type: German Equatorial Maximum Payload (Counterweights excluded): 20kg (for Astro-Photography) Latitude Adjustment Range: 5º to 65º Azimuth Adjustment Range: About ±9 º Mount Weight (Tripod excluded): 17.3 kg Counterweights Supplied: 2 x 5kg Tripod Supplied: 2-inch stainless steel, 7.5kg Weight Counterweight Rod: 18mm Diameter, Length 240mm + 180mm Power Requirement: DC11~16V 4A Motors: 1.8 º Hybrid Stepper Motors Transmission: 180:1 Worm Drive + 48:12 Timing Belt Drive + 64 Micro-step/1.8º Stepper Motor Drive Gear Ratio: 720 Resolution: 9216000 Counts/Rev., approx. 0.14 arc-second Maximum Slewing Speed: 4.2 degrees/second Tracking Rate: Sidereal rate, solar rate, lunar rate Tracking Mode: Equatorial mode Auto-guiding Speed: 0.125X, 0.25X, 0.5X, 0.75X, 1X PEC: 100 Segments Permanent PEC (PPEC) Hand Controller: SynScan™ Database: 42000+ Objects Celestial Object Catalogue: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double Star, Vari-able Star, Named Star, Planets Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc-minutes (RMS) Integral SNAP camera control port Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Dovetail Saddle Polar Alignment Scope Latest Instruction Manual Latest USB Model
