Skywatcher CQ350 Pro GoTo Mount with Tripod

This computerised Go-To equatorial mount is an observatory-class platform designed for the discerning astro-imager, which is also portable enough for use in the field.

♦ 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 available as an option

♦ With sturdy stainless steel tripod


 

Skywatcher 20309/20939 CQ350 Pro GoTo Mount with Tripod

Sky-Watcher’s exciting 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.

Included in the set is the very solid, transportable 70 mm stainless steel tripod.


 

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:	Stainless steel tripod with 70 mm (2.75") legs, height 775 mm - 1080 mm
Weight of mount head:	15 kg
Weight tripod:	15.7 kg
Total weight of mount:	50.9 kg

In the box:
♦ CQ350 Pro SynScan mount
♦ SynScan V.5 hand control box/cable
♦ Power supply cable with cigarette lighter plug
♦ 2 pieces 10 kg counterweights
♦ 70 mm stainless steel tripod