Skywatcher EQ8-R PRO Computerized EQ Mount

Skywatcher EQ8-R PRO Telescope Mount With Case

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New Skywatcher EQ8-R PRO Mount Provides Ultra Stable Observatory Platform For Both Visual And Photography Usage. Features Dual Precision Motor Drive Unit With Large 8.6'' Pitch Diameter Right Ascension Gear Providing Ultra Smooth Tracking And Reduction Of Tracking  Error. This Precision Tracking Provide Pin Point Stars Even When Imaging Ultra Long Focal Length. Out Of Box Tracking Accuracy Is +/-3 Arc Second Without PEC

Option To Add Ultra Sturdy 2.4'' Diameter Steel Tripod With Semi Pier To Provide Robust Observatory Grade Stable Platform Even When On High Load Of Imaging Gear. This Mount Is Designed For Imaging Up To 110lbs Capacity Of Instruments, Adequate To Carry Even Large 16'' Ritchey Chretien Telescope. Onboard Computer Features 42,900+ Object Database With Upgradable Database, USB3.0 Direct And USB3.0 Hub, Autoguider And Auxillary Port

Features

Large Right Ascension Gear System 

Skywatcher EQ8 PRO Comes Standard With Large 8.6'' (220mm) Pitch Diameter Right Ascension Gear. A Large Ascension Gear Will Minimize Period Error And Allow Smooth Tracking. The Periodic Error Of This Mount Is +/-3 Degree Arc Second Before Electronic Correction

Universal Losmandy Dovetail Adapter With Quick Release Base

Enjoy Hassle Free Assamble Or Disassembly With Losmandy Quick Release Saddle Platform. This Ensure Easy To Set Up Of The Scope. The Tripod Support All Telescope With Standard Losmandy Dovetail Adapter - Supporting Variety Types Of Telescopes

Computerized Go-To System

Skywatcher EQ8 PRO 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 Precise Dual Axis Motor Drive Allowing Accurate Go-To And Tracking

Specifications

• Computerized German Equatorial Mount
• 110lbs Payload Capacity (50kg)
• Adjustable Latitude 10° to 65° 
• 8.6'' (220mm) Pitch Diameter Right Ascension Gear  
• 55mm Shaft Diameter RA And DEC  
• Stepper Motor With Encoders, Both Axes Motor Drive 
• 3.3° Max Slew Speed 
• Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Tracking Rate 
• Intergrated USB 3.0 Hub And Port
• 3-Star Align, 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align 
• +/- 3 Arc Second Tracking Before PPEC 
• 42,900+ objects Database  
• 12 VDC 4.0 Amps Power Requirement 
• Wifi Supported
• USB3.0 Direct PC Mode With 4 Port Hub
• Auxillary Port For Support Of GPS
• Auto Homing 
• Assamble Weight : 124.7lbs (56.6 Kg) (Excluded Counterweight)

Included Items

• Skywatcher EQ8 PRO Mount
• Skywatcher Computerized GoTo Hand Controller 
• Counterweight Shaft 
• Car Battery Adapter Cable
• Snap Cable For Selected Canon DSLR
• Carrying Case With Wheel
• 36 Months Warranty