SkyWatcher equatorial mount HEQ5-R PRO SynScan™ VISUAL version

We recommend this mount for visual observing. For photographic use, the HEQ5-R requires extensive optimisation. The surcharge for the photographically optimised HEQ5-R is €350.00.

Computer-Controlled Heavy-Duty GoTo Equatorial Mount

HEQ5-R PRO Synscan™ - The Birth of a Legend!

The new Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro Synscan™ GoTo computer-controlled mount is the magnificent evolutionary advancement of the popular HEQ5 Pro. The modern, optimized design of the HEQ5-R Pro includes features that will immediately impress experienced amateur astronomers, such as:

Improved stability and a 15kg payload capacity for astrophotography thanks to a larger diameter worm gear shaft

Improved precision for tracking and guiding with more teeth on the RA and DEC worm gears

Synchronous belt drive with minimal backlash – quieter operation and smoother drive with higher torque and better guiding results

Easier connectivity with external power supply and USB ports

Improved polar alignment with a wider adjustment range

Built-in SNAP camera control port

PPEC worm gear and worm error correction function (eliminating the need for retraining)

Built-in carrying handle for easier transport

The included SynScan™ computerized hand controller allows you to control the mount and position the telescope on the desired object or select pre-programmed tours of the night sky with the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic tracking of over 42,000 night sky objects.


``` Mount Type: German Equatorial Mount

Maximum Payload (without counterweights): 15 kg (for astrophotography)
Polar Altitude Adjustment Range: 5° to 72°
Azimuth Adjustment Range: ±15°
Mount Weight (without tripod): 12 kg
Included Counterweights: 2 x 5.3 kg
Tripod: 1.75-inch stainless steel, 5.2 kg
Counterweight shaft: 20 mm diameter, 310 mm + 200 mm length
Power Supply: DC 9~12.6V 3A
Connections for SynScan hand controller, input voltage, 12V hub power output, USB B & A, and autoguider

Motors: 1.8° hybrid stepper motors

Transmission: 160-tooth RA worm gear & 144-tooth DEC worm gear + 36:12 timing belt drive + 64 microsteps / 1.8° stepper motor drive

Gear Ratio: 480 RA axis, 432 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 per second

Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Sun, Moon

Tracking Mode: Equatorial

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

PEC: 100-segment Permanent PEC (PPEC)

Hand Control: SynScan™

Database: 42,000+ objects
Aerial Object Catalogs: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double Stars, Variable Stars, Named Stars, Planets

Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arcminutes (RMS)

Integrated SNAP Camera Control Port

Dual-Fit 45mm / 75mm Dovetail Clamp (Dot rail not included)

Polar scope not included (available as an optional accessory)

Scope of 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
46.5 x 46.5 x 26 cm / 132.5 x 27.5 x 26 cm
Mount
Type
Equatorial mount
GoTo
Yes
Total mount weight (kg)
27.8