Skywatcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan
Skywatcher HEQ5-R PRO SynScan
A Legend reborn!
The new HEQ5-R PRO Synscan™ Computerised Go-To mounting is an exciting evolutionary progression of the highly esteemed HEQ5 PRO. The modern optimised design of the HEQ5-R PRO incorporates features that serious imagers will immediately appreciate, such as;
► Increased Stability & Payload capacity of 15kg for Astro-Photography due to larger Worm Wheel axis diameter
► Increased Accuracy for Tracking & Guiding with more teeth on R.A. & DEC Worm Wheels
► Synchronous Belt Driven, resulting in minimal backlash - Even quieter, smoother operation with higher torque and better results when guiding.
► Easier Connectivity with external power and USB Ports
► 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.
- Product Name: HEQ5-R PRO Synscan™
- Mount Type: German Equatorial
- Maximum Payload (Counterweights excluded): 15kg (for Astro-Photography)
- Latitude Adjustment Range: 5º to 72º
- Azimuth Adjustment Range: About ±15 º
- Mount Weight (Tripod excluded): 12 kg
- Counterweights Supplied: 2 x 5.3kg
- Tripod Supplied: 1.75-inch stainless steel, 5.2kg Weight
- Counterweight Rod: 20mm Diameter, Length 310mm + 200mm
- Power Requirement: DC9~12.6V 3A
- Ports included for Synscan Handset, Input Power, 12v Hub Power-Outs, USB B & A and Auto-guider
- Motors: 1.8 º Hybrid Stepper Motors
- Transmission: 160 teeth for RA worm wheel & 144 teeth for DEC worm wheel + 36:12 Timing Belt Drive + 64 Micro-step/1.8º Stepper Motor Drive
- Gear Ratio: 480 for RA axis, 432 for DEC axis
- R.A. Resolution: RA Resolution: 6144000 Rev. 0.21 arc-second
- DEC Resolution: DEC Resolution: 5529600 Rev. 0.23 arc-second
- Maximum Slewing Speed: 3.2 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, Variable Star, Named Star, Planets
- Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc-minutes (RMS)
- Integral SNAP camera control port
- Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Dovetail Saddle (dovetail bar not included)
- Polar Scope not included (will be available as accessory)
