SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 GoTo Mount

SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 GoTo Mount

SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 GoTo Mount

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The Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 Pro is the perfect solution for amateur astronomers who want the benefit of an azimutal and an equatorial GoTo mount but without the disadvantages of them.

€2,569.00

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SKAZEQ6

SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 GoTo Mount

The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6GT is an exciting evolutionary development of the hugely successful NEQ6 PRO.

The AZ-EQ6GT is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavy-duty Go-To/Tracking astronomical mount in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) modes.

Supplied with a Synscan handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware, it can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its database.

In EQ mode, the AZ-EQ6GT is designed for either visual use or precise astro-imaging. In AZ mode, it is primarily intended for visual use, and in this mode, two telescopes can be mounted simultaneously in parallel.

A great feature of the AZ-EQ6GT is the patented dual-encoder technology. This allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information. This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.



The Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 Pro is the perfect solution for amateur astronomers who want the benefit of an azimutal and an equatorial GoTo mount but without the disadvantages of them.

  • Switch in seconds from parallactic to azimutal mode
  • Stability like the EQ6 Synscan in the equatorial mode
  • Better polar wedge, better counterweight shaftAZ EQ6 azmode
  • 26% lighter than the original EQ6 mount (mount head weighs only 15 kg)
  • Very stable mount for a second telescope on the end of the counterweight bar - also good for guiding scopes
  • Optical encoders, the control box holds the coordinates also when you move the mount without motors



Advantages against a azimutal Goto fork mount:

  • Better stability
  • More transportable (you can split the telescope to mount and optical tube)
  • More flexibility - you can decide which telescope you want
  • More stability in equatorial mode - fork mounts reduces their stability when you use it with a wedge



Advantages against a simple parallactic mount:

  • You can decide if you want to work in the more comfortable azimutal mode (no polar alignment) OR in the equatorial mode for astrophotography

The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6GT.....a new legend is born!

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More Information
Box 1 1170 x 280 x 210 mm ( 21 Kg )
Box 2 1000 x 500 x 500 mm ( 15 Kg )

Specifications:

  • Payload Capacity: 20kg (EQ and AZ modes)
  • Tracking Accuracy: 0.1436 arc minutes
  • Go-To Capability: EQ and AZ modes
  • Synscan Handset Database: over 42,900 celestial objects
  • Tracking Speed: sidereal, solar & lunar rates
  • Tracking Mode: EQ or AZ, dual or single axis
  • PEC control in EQ mode
  • Autoguider Port : Yes
  • DSLR Electronic Shutter Release Port : Yes
  • Motor Type: DC12V stepper motors
  • Patented Dual-Encoder design allows manual movement without losing positional information
  • Polar alignment: via software control or supplied polar scope
  • Alignment methods: 1, 2 or 3 star alignment (EQ) / brightest star or 2 star alignment (AZ)
  • Telescope Connection: 2 x dual-fit saddle plates supplied accepting 45mm & 75mm dovetail bars
  • RA/DEC Worm Gears: D=92.5mm, 180 teeth, brass
  • RA/DEC Axes: D=40mm, steel
  • Tripod: 2” Stainless Steel
  • Counterweights supplied: 2 x 5kg
  • Counterweight Bar: 25mm Diameter
  • Mount Body Weight: 15.4kg, Tripod Weight: 7.5kg
  • Power requirement: 12V DC 3A (Sky-Watcher 17Ah Power Tank recommended)

 

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