Skywatcher EQ6I PRO SynScan
EQ6I PRO Synscan™
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GO-TO system, the EQ6i PRO SynScan is a great heavy duty platform for both visual astronomy and astro-imaging.
Quiet in operation, the EQ6i PRO has a maximum payload capacity of 25kg and is fully controllable with a smart device via it's Synscan Wi-Fi adaptor using the free Synscan Pro App for iOS, Android or PC.
The EQ6i PRO also features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment, interfaces for USB, autoguider, optional SynScan hand controller and a SNAP shutter control port for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android).
Supplied complete with a very sturdy stainless steel tripod with 2" diameter legs and two 5.1kg counterweights.
**PLEASE NOTE: The Synscan Handset depicted in one of the product images is an optional accessory and not included**
Specification
- Product Name: EQ6I PRO Synscan™
- Mount Type: German Equatorial
- Maximum Payload (Counterweights excluded): 25
- Mount Weight (Tripod excluded): 16.5 kg
- Tripod Weight: 7.5kg
- Counterweights Supplied: 2 x 5.1kg
- Tripod Supplied: 2-inch stainless steel
- Counterweight Rod: 18mm Diameter, with Extension Bar
- Motors: 1.8 º Stepper Motors
- Resolution: approx. 0.14 arc-second
- Maximum Slewing Speed: 3.4 degrees/second
- Tracking Rate: Sidereal rate, solar rate, lunar rate
- Tracking Mode: Equatorial mode
- Auto-guiding Speed: 0.25X, 0.5X, 0.75X, 1X
- Ports: USB, SNAP, ST4, Handcontroller, Power
- Hand Controller: Not Supplied - Compatible with SynScan™ HC
- Pointing Accuracy: Up to 1 arc-minute
- Integral SNAP camera control port
- Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Dovetail Saddle
- Polar Alignment Scope with led illumination
- Power Requirement: DC11~16V 2A tip positive
- Power Supply Required - not supplied - needs a cigarette lighter port
