Skywatcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan
Skywatcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScantm is your answer.
The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SynScantm is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park.
The hand control allows you to point the 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 over 42,000+ objects.
Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.
The HEQ5 PRO SynScantm also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate
- Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute.
- Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
- Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven
- Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X)
- Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography
- Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
- Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues
- Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography
- Adjustable 1.75" diameter rolled steel tripod
- SynScan GoTo telescope mount wit 42,900+ object database
- Metal accessory tray
- V-style dovetail saddle
- SynScan V5 hand controller
- Power Supply Required - not supplied