SkyWatcher HEQ5-R PRO SynScan™ Equatorial Mount – Astrophotography Version

This mount has been extensively optimized for astrophotography.

Computer-controlled heavy-duty GoTo equatorial mount

HEQ5-R PRO SynScan™ – the birth of a legend!

The new computer-controlled Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro SynScan™ GoTo mount represents a magnificent evolutionary step forward from the popular HEQ5 Pro. The modern, optimized design of the HEQ5-R Pro incorporates features that will immediately impress experienced amateur astronomers, such as:

improved stability and a 15 kg payload capacity for astrophotography, thanks to larger-diameter worm gear axes
enhanced tracking and guiding precision, achieved through a higher tooth count on the RA and DEC worm gears
synchronous timing belt drive with minimal backlash – resulting in quieter operation, smoother drive performance, higher torque, and better guiding results
simplified connectivity with external power supply and USB ports
improved polar altitude adjustment with a wider adjustment range
built-in SNAP camera control port
PPEC (Permanent Periodic Error Correction) worm gear system (eliminating the need for repeated training)
integrated carrying handle for easier transport

The included computer-controlled SynScan™ hand controller allows you to control the mount and position the telescope on a desired object—or select pre-programmed night-sky tours—at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system enables automatic tracking of over 42,000 celestial objects. Mount type: German Equatorial Mount
Maximum payload (excluding counterweights): 15 kg (for astrophotography)
Latitude adjustment range: 5º to 72º
Azimuth adjustment range: ±15º
Mount weight (excluding tripod): 12 kg
Included counterweights: 2 x 5.3 kg
Tripod: 1.75-inch stainless steel, weight 5.2 kg
Counterweight shaft: 20 mm diameter, length 310 mm + 200 mm
Power supply: DC 9–12.6 V, 3 A
Ports: SynScan hand controller, power input, 12 V power hub output, USB B & A, and autoguider
Motors: 1.8º hybrid stepper motors
Transmission: 160-tooth RA worm gear & 144-tooth DEC worm gear + 36:12 timing belt drive + 64-microstep / 1.8º stepper motor drive
Gear ratio: 480 (RA axis), 432 (DEC axis)
RA resolution: 6,144,000 steps/rev (0.21 arcseconds)
DEC resolution: 5,529,600 steps/rev (0.23 arcseconds)
Maximum slew speed: 3.2 degrees per second
Tracking rate: Sidereal, Solar, Lunar
Tracking mode: Equatorial
Autoguiding speed: 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x
PEC: 100-segment Permanent PEC (PPEC)
Hand controller: SynScan™
Database: 42,000+ objects
Celestial object catalogs: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double Stars, Variable Stars, Named Stars, Planets
Pointing accuracy: Up to 5 arcminutes Arcminutes (RMS)
Integrated SNAP camera control port
Dual-fit 45mm / 75mm dovetail clamp (dovetail bar not included)
Polar scope not included (available as an optional accessory)



Included in delivery:


HEQ5-R Pro SynScan™ mount
Tripod with stainless steel legs and accessory tray
SynScan V.6 hand controller/cable
Counterweights


!Power supply and batteries are not included!


General
Shipping weight
15.3 / 19.7 kg
Shipping dimensions
46.5x46.5x26 / 132.5x27.5x26 cm
Mount
Type
Equatorial mount
GoTo
Yes
Total mount weight (kg)
27.8