Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro equatorial mount with tripod

Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro equatorial mount with tripod

Product Features

The Sky-Watcher SynScan mounts are engineered to serve both beginners and seasoned astronomers. Offering exceptional precision tracking and equipped with built-in autoguider ports, they are well-suited for visual observation and astrophotography. The HEQ5 Pro is a more compact alternative to the robust EQ6 Pro mount, designed for those who require the stability of the EQ6 Pro but prefer a lighter, less physically demanding option.

For newcomers, the intuitive hand controller menu provides automatic slewing to over 42,900 celestial objects, making it easy to locate and enjoy deep-sky wonders. Even novices can become proficient in a few observing sessions. The SynScan Hand Controller can also connect to a PC via an RS-232 cable, enabling compatibility with most planetarium software for full computer-controlled operation. Meanwhile, advanced astronomers benefit from its wide range of precision and tracking features.

Key Features

• Positioning accuracy of up to 1 arc minute
• Software-assisted correction for mount mechanical (collimation) errors
• Stepper motors with a 1.8° step angle and 64 micro-steps per drive
• Autoguider interface for astrophotography support
• Comprehensive database: complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogs
• Low-vibration design for stable long-exposure imaging
• Periodic Error Correction (PEC) included
• Motor resolution: 0.144 arcsec (9,024,000 steps/rev)
• Power requirement: 11–15 V DC, 2A (center-positive tip)
• Gear ratio: 705
• Comes with 8" dovetail bar
• Polar scope included
• Total Weight (without counterweights): 15 kg
• Mount Height: 35 cm
• Mount Weight (without counterweight): 10 kg
• Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless steel
• Counterweight Shaft Length: 21.5 cm
• Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 1.8 cm
• Tripod: Stainless steel legs