Skywatcher HEQ5-R 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

► 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)
  
• Dual-Fit 45mm/75mm Dovetail Saddle (dovetail bar not included)
• Polar Scope not included (will be available as accessory)