HEQ5 PRO SynScan^TM

Computerised GO-TO Extra Heavy Duty Equatorial Telescope Mounting System with v.3 Flash Upgradeable Handset

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND! (EXCEPTIONS APPLY: I.E. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS)

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScan^tm is your answer. The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 PRO SynScan^tm 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 SynScan^tm 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.
• Power Supply Required - not supplied 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.
• Polar Alignment Scope (included with all equatorial Synscan GOTO telescopes now)
• Periodic Error Correction.
• PC compatibility.
• Upgradeable hand control via internet download. Telescope Mounting Method: Tube Rings

Further specifications/ technical parameters:

• SynScan GOTO Hand Control
• Tripod: Stainless Steel Legs
• Tripod weight: 5.6 kg
• Tripod Height: 97 - 121 cm
• Counterweight Shaft Length: 21.5cm
• Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 1.8cm
• Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
• Counterweights included: 2 x 5.1 kg
• Mount type: Equatorial GoTo
• Mount Height: 35cm
• Mount Weight (without counterweight): 10 kg
• Max recommended payload: 18 kg
• Total weight: 15 kg (without counterweights)
• Motor Type: Microstep driven 1.8 degree stepper motors
• Motor Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9.024,000 steps/rev.)
• Gear Ratio: 705
• Power Supply: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Tip positive)
• Accessory tray

SHIPPING INFO:

Box 1: 120x18x18cm, 22kg
Box 2: 44x44x19, 20kg