Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Telescope Equatorial Mount

Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Go-To

Sky-Watcher AZ EQ6-GT Evolutionary Development Of Successful NEQ6 PRO. AZ EQ6-GT Dual Purpose, Fully Functional Computerized Heavy-Duty Go-To/Tracking Astronomical Mount In Both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) And Equatorial (EQ) Modes. Supplied With Synscan Handset With Dual AZ/EQ Firmware, It Can Automatically Find And Track Over 42,900 Celestial Objects From Its Database

In EQ Mode, AZ EQ6-GT Designed For Either Visual Use Or Precise Astro-Imaging. AZ Mode, It Is Primarily Intended For Visual Use, And In This Mode, Two Telescopes Can Be Mounted Simultaneously In Parallel. 

Great Feature Of AZ EQ6-GT Is Patented Dual-encoder Technology. This Allows Telescope To Be Moved Manually In Either Axis Without Mount Losing Its Positional Information. This Gives User Enormous Freedom, Convenience And Flexibility During Observational Sessions.

Features 

 High Percision Microstepper Motor

Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Mount Feature High Precision Microstepper Motor, Providing Very High Resolution - 0.144 Arc Second Per Step. Mount Is Capable Of Achiving Less Than +/-5 Arc Second Periodic Error Before PPEC. Incoperates Latest Belt Driven Technology For Ultra High Accuracy, Low Periodic Error Plus Minimum Backlash

Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod

Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Mount Comes Standard With 2'' Stainless Steel Tubular Tripod To Provide Ultimate Stability And Sturdy Platform For Imaging. The Tripod Is Best Choice For Ultra Stable And Portable Platform

Dual Mode System Support

Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Mount Support Both Equatorial And Alt-Az Mode. Features Freedom Find Patent Dual Encoder System Allow Telescope To Be Manually Moved Without Losing It's Information Of Original Location

Computerized Go-To System

Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Mount Feature Go-To Technology. Built-In Internal Computerized System With 42,900+ Object Database, Which Is Fully Upgradable For Future Database Expansion. The Controller Controls The Precise Dual Axis Servo Motor Allowing Accurate Go-To And Tracking

Specifications

• Payload Capacity : 25Kg Visual, 18Kg Imaging
• Belt Driven System
• Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec
• Auto Guider Support
• Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues - 42,900+ Object Database
• 1 Star, 2 Star, 3 Star Alignment
• Alignment Object Includes Moon, Planets, Stars
• Solar Tracking Mode On Daytime
• Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC).
• Dual Encoder System With Freedom Finder Technology
• Dual Axis Operation - EQ Mode Or Alt-AZ Mode
• Vixen/Losmandy Dovetail Support
• Built In USB Port
• Upgradeable hand control via internet download
• Tripod: 2'' Stainless Steel Legs
• Mount Weight (without counterweight): 15.4Kgs
• Total weight: 22.9kgs (without counterweights)
• Power Supply: 12V DC 3.5Amp (Tip positive)
• Support Optional GPS/Wifi

Included Items

• Skywatcher AZ EQ6-GT Go-To Mount
• 2.00'' Stainless Steel Tripod
• 2x 5.1 Kg Counterweight
• Skywatcher Synscan Remote Controller V5
• Computer Communication Cable
• Canon DSLR Shutter Release Cable
• Accessories Tray
• User Manual
• Additional Saddle
• Counterweight Extension Bar
• Computer Communication Cable
• Cigar Port Power Cable 
• 3 Years Warranty