Equatorial mounts usually come as German equatorial or fork mounts. They both use a wedge set at an angle equal to the observer s latitude, in order to point to the celestial pole. German equatorial mounts counter the weight of the telescope with adjustable weights on a rod on the opposite side of the polar axis. Movement around this axis is called right ascension or R.A. while around the other axis is called declination or DEC.
The EQ5 provides the precision and stability needed for serious observing. With single or double axis motor drive attached, it becomes the perfect instrument for deep-sky photography. Standard features of the EQ5 include a built-in holder for polar scope, a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminum setting circles, large manual slow-motion tracking controls, and a bubble level.
Hardware Features:
SynScan TM V.3
Firmware Updateable Hand Control
New features include ongoing firmware updateability via the internet,
Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star
alignment data. Also can accept new GPS mouse attachment.
High
precision stepper motors
Motor
Controller: Microstep driving with auto-power saving feature
Resolution:
0.288 arc second
Slew Rate:
0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
Tracking
Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
Tracking
Mode: R.A. tracking
ST-4 type
Autoguider Interface: Support 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x 1x guiding rate
Maximum
Payload Capacity: Approx 9kg
Power requirement:
11 to 15 V DC 2 Amp (Tip positive) (Power supply not included)
Software Features:
Alignment
Method: One-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment, Three-Star Alignment
Pointing
Accuracy: Up to 1 arc min
Object
Catalogues: Messier, IC, NGC, Caldwell
42,900+
Object Database: Including Planets, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable
Stars & User-Defined Objects
Backlash
compensation
Periodic
Error Correction
Premium PC
Interface: ASCOM compatible, Nexstar-5i compatible protocol and command
set
User-tunable
LCD contrast, LED backlight and buzzer volume
Producer |
Skywatcher
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Delivery time |
5-19 w.d.
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Product codes |
00200SLT 6970456093045 6930096631663
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