SkyWatcher EQ8-R PRO GoTo mount
Maximum of 50kgs load capacity, high precision GoTo controller, heavy-duty tripod. High precision tracking with very low periodic error!
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EQ8-R PRO mount head, complete with SynScan GoTo controller and 2x 10kg counterweights (EQ8-Rhead)
incl. 27% VAT
4 053.51 €Including 27% VAT:
4 053.51 € (1 499 800 HUF)Net price (for non-EU customers):
3 191.74 € (1 180 945 HUF)Add to basket
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EQ8-R PRO mount on pier tripod, complete with SynScan GoTo controller and 2x 10kg counterweights (EQ8-R)
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5 069.46 €Including 27% VAT:
5 069.46 € (1 875 700 HUF)Net price (for non-EU customers):
3 991.70 € (1 476 929 HUF)Add to basket
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More about the product
Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever.
Whisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce Periodic Error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-ups ridiculously convenient.
110-pound (50 kg) Payload
All-metal precision internal construction makes this mount strong and stable. The EQ8-R is a perfect fit for even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher has to offer.
Belt-drive On Both Axes
Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking.
Integrated Cable Management System
Built-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags.
Four USB 3.0 ports, Three 2.1mm power ports, Three serial connections.
We recommend the Skywatcher Wi-Fi unit (SynScanWifi), with which you can control your telescope via smartphone or tablet. Just plug the Wi-Fi unit into the hand controller slot and download the free App (Android or iOS) - it is ready to use.
General Mount Info | |
Mount Type | High-capacity motorized equatorial (EQ) |
Tripod | Heavy-duty pier tripod |
GoTo | Yes |
Payload Capacity (kgs) | 50 |
Mount Head Height (head by itself) | 19.5" |
Mount Head Weight (lbs) | 56.8" |
Mount with Tripod max height | 58.625" |
Mount with Tripod min height | 49.75" |
Tripod max height (no mount head) | 39.125" |
Tripod min height (no mount head) | 30.25" |
Tripod leveling pads min height | 4" |
Tripod Weight (lbs) | 64.8 |
Tripod Leg Diameter | 2.36" |
Mounting Saddle Type | D-style |
Power Type | DC11~16V, 3 amp |
Cable management | Four USB 3.0 ports, Three 2.1mm power ports, Three serial connections |
Polar Scope | Sold seperately |
Latitude Range (degrees) | 10° to 65° |
Computer/Drive System Info | |
Motor Type | 0.9° hybrid stepper motor |
Object Database | Complete Messier, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, 25 user defined objects, total 42,900 objects |
Controller | SynScan hand controller, flash upgradeable, or PC direct |
Alignment Procedures | One-, two- and three-star alignment |
Slew Speeds | 1000x, 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x |
WiFi | Optional WiFi dongle |
GPS | Optional SynScan GPS sold seperately |
Included Weights | 22lbs (two) |
Motor Type | 0.9° hybrid stepper motor |
Drive System | Belt |
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The product comes with 3 years warranty (excluding electric parts)
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