♦ Heavy observatory mount
♦ 35 kg visual payload at 15 kg weight
♦ Belt drive for little gear backlash
♦ Over 42,900 objects in database
♦ Hand control box included, external control via PC possible
♦ Polar scope optionally available
♦ Sturdy stainless steel tripod optionally available
Sky-Watcher’s CQ350 PRO Synscan™ Computerised Go-To Equatorial Mount & 2.75” Heavy-Duty Tripod is an observatory-class platform designed for the discerning astro-imager, which is also portable enough for use in the field. With a maximum payload capacity of 35 kg, it places the CQ350 PRO squarely between the EQ6-R and the EQ8-R PRO and with its dual-fit 45mm/75mm saddle, makes it a secure and highly capable platform for supporting a wide range of OTAs and peripheral equipment.
Quiet in operation, featuring high precision belt driven stepper motors on both axes. Supplied with the Synscan computerised handset with 42,900 object database and two 10 kg counterweights. An optional external polarscope is available as an accessory. The CQ350 PRO Mount Head is compatible with the 20293 EQ8 Pier Tripod, but you can also use the very solid, transportable 70 mm stainless steel tripod which is optionally available.
Mount type: | Equatorial mount |
Mount design: | German equatorial mount |
Control: | GoTo |
Maximum load, visual: | 35 kg |
Counterweights supplied: | 2x 10 kg |
Saddle: | Dual-fit saddle for 45 mm and 75 mm dovetail bars |
Latitude adjustment range: | 0°-70° |
Azimuth adjustment range: | +/- 15° |
R.A. gear diameter: | 155 mm |
R.A. worm wheel teeth: | 308 |
DEC worm wheel teeth: | 288 |
Motors: | Hybrid high precision stepper motors (belt drive) |
Resolution: | 55,193,600 Counts/Rev., approx. 0.023 arc-second |
Tracking rates: | Sidereal rate, solar rate, lunar rate |
Maximum slewing speed: | 4° per second |
Auto-guiding speeds: | 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x & 1x |
Hand controller supplied: | Synscan with 42,900+ object database |
PEC: | 200 segments permanent PEC |
Synscan celestial object catalogue: | Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double-Star, Variable Star, Named Star, Planets |
Additional functions: | Automatic identification initial position function, auto home function |
External control: | Possible with Synscan Pro application for Windows via USB, Synscan Pro App for iOS and Android with optional Wi-Fi dongle |
Built-in cable management: | Yes |
Ports: | 4 x USB ports, 1 x shutter release port, 1 x power input port, 3 x power output ports, 1 x handcontroller port & 1 x autoguider port |
Power requirement: | DC 11~16 V 2 A (higher voltage preferred), 55 W |
Polarscope: | Optionally available |
Tripod: | Optionally available |
Weight of mount head: | 15 kg |
Total weight of mount: | 35.2 kg |