Announcement: HEQ5-R PRO SynScan with belt drive

HEQ5-R PRO Synscan™ - A Legend Reborn!

The new HEQ5-R PRO Synscan™ computerized GoTo mount is an exciting evolution of the highly regarded HEQ5 PRO. The modern, optimized design of the HEQ5-R PRO includes features that ambitious astrophotographers will immediately appreciate, such as:

► Increased stability and a 15 kg payload capacity for astrophotography thanks to a larger worm gear shaft diameter
► Increased tracking and guiding accuracy due to more teeth on the RA and DEC worm gears
► Synchronous belt drive, resulting in minimal backlash – even quieter, smoother operation with higher torque and improved guiding performance.

► ► Easier connectivity thanks to external power supply and USB ports

► Superior latitude correction with a wider latitude range

► Integrated SNAP camera control port

► PPEC worm gear and periodic error correction function for the worm (avoids constant retraining)

► Integrated carrying handle for convenient transport

The included SynScan™ computerized hand controller allows you to control the mount, enabling you to point your telescope at a specific object or even explore the sky at the touch of a button. Its user-friendly menu system allows for automatic slewing of over 42,000 celestial objects from its extensive database.


► PPEC worm gear and periodic error correction function for the worm gear (avoids constant retraining)

► Integrated carrying handle for convenient transport Product Name: HEQ5-R PRO Synscan™

Mount Type: German Equatorial Mount

Maximum Payload (without counterweights): 15 kg (for astrophotography)

Latitude Adjustment Range: 5° to 72°

Azimuth Adjustment Range: Approximately ±15°

Mount Weight (without tripod): 12 kg

Included Counterweights: 2 x 5.3 kg

Included Tripod: 1.75-inch stainless steel, 5.2 kg

Counterweight shaft: 20 mm diameter, 310 mm + 200 mm length

Power Supply: DC 9–12.6 V, 3 A

Connections for Synscan handheld unit, power supply, 12 V hub power outputs, USB B & A, and autoguider are provided.

Motors: 1.8° hybrid stepper motors

Drive: 160 teeth for the RA worm gear and 144 teeth for the DEC worm gear + 36:12 toothed belt drive + 64 microstepping/1.8° stepper motor drive

Gear ratio: 480 for the RA axis, 432 for the DEC axis

RA resolution: 6,144,000 revs. 0.21 arcseconds

DEC resolution: 5,529,600 revs. 0.23 arcseconds

Maximum slew rate: 3.2 degrees/second

Tracking speed: Sidereal, solar, lunar

Tracking mode: Equatorial mode

Autoguiding speeds: 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x

PEC: 100 Segmented Permanent PEC (PPEC)

Hand controller: SynScan™

Database: Over 42,000 objects
Celestial object catalog: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double stars, Variable stars, Named stars, Planets
Aiming accuracy: Up to 5 arcminutes (RMS)

Integrated SNAP camera control port
Dual-fit 45mm/75mm dovetail saddle (dovetail rail not included)
Polar scope not included (will be available as an accessory).