Description
The H-EQ5 Pro SynScan is a portable and powerful GoTo mount for advanced observation with automatic object positioning and for astrophotography through medium-sized telescopes.
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GO-TO system, the HEQ5 PRO SynScan is the answer. It 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.
| Design: | German equatorial mount |
| Payload: | approx. 10 kg photographic, approx. 14 kg visual |
| GoTo: | Yes |
| Menu navigation: | English |
| Database: | Over 42900 objects |
| Catalogs: | Messier, NGC, C, SAO, Caldwell, double stars, variable, star names, planets, user defined |
| Correction speeds: | 0.25x 0.50x 0.75x 1x for astrophotography |
| Tracking speeds: | Sidereal, solar, lunar |
| Adjustment speeds: | 4x, 8x, 32x, 64x and 800x (3.4° per second) |
| Positioning speed max.: | 3.4° per second |
| Calibration: | One-star, two-star and three-star calibration |
| PEC: | Permanent PEC |
| Motors: | Stepper motors, resolution 0.144″ |
| Autoguider connection: | ST-4 compatible |
| Power supply port: | 11 – 15 V DC, 2 A, coaxial power connector, tip positive |
| Position accuracy: | approx. 60 arc seconds |
| Diameter counterweight rod: | 18 mm (length 215 mm, retractable) |
| Bubble level for levelling: | Yes |
| Setting circles for positioning via celestial coordinates: | Yes, made of metal |
| Polar finder scope: | Yes |
| Tripod: | Tripod with stainless steel legs |
| Tripod height: | 97 cm to 121 cm, continuously adjustable |
| Weight of mount head: | 10 kg |
| Weight tripod: | 5.6 kg |
| Mount weight complete: | approx. 30 kg (with counterweights) |
| Telescope connection: | via GP style saddle plate |
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