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Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro GoTo Mount with 2 Counterweights

BH #SKS30820 • MFR #S30820
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Key Features
  • Motorized and Computer-Guided EQ Mount
  • SynScan 42,000-Object Hand Controller
  • Heavy 77 lb Payload Capacity
  • Belt Drive for Precise Tracking/Pointing
The CQ350 Pro GoTo Mount boasts a 77-pound payload capacity, enough to support Sky-Watcher's largest optical tube assemblies (OTAs), guide scopes, and imaging rigs. It features an array of connections for power and data, and whisper-quiet belt drives for minimal backlash and greatly reduced periodic error. Other features include a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring-loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, locking RA and declination clutches, an oversized latitude knob that can be operated while wearing gloves, and a Losmandy/Vixen-style dovetail mounting platform. The CQ350 comes with two 22-pound counterweights.
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Expected availability: Jun 02, 2025
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Sky-Watcher CQ350 Overview

The CQ350 Pro GoTo Mount boasts a 77-pound payload capacity, enough to support Sky-Watcher's largest optical tube assemblies (OTAs), guide scopes, and imaging rigs. It features an array of connections for power and data, and whisper-quiet belt drives for minimal backlash and greatly reduced periodic error. Other features include a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring-loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, locking RA and declination clutches, an oversized latitude knob that can be operated while wearing gloves, and a Losmandy/Vixen-style dovetail mounting platform. The CQ350 comes with two 22-pound counterweights.

Features
  • 77-pound payload capacity supports large OTAs plus guiders, filters, cameras, and more
  • Observatory class equatorial GoTo mount with built-in USB PC control
  • Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error while remaining whisper quiet
  • Stepper motors have no internal gear box, further reducing backlash
  • SNAP port eliminates the need for remote shutter release cable
  • Autoguide port compatible with most of today's best autoguiders
  • D/V saddle plate to handle a wide variety of OTAs
  • Optional illuminated polar scope
  • 42,000+ object data base
  • Sidereal, solar and lunar tracking modes
  • Two 22-pound counterweights
Cable Management System
  • 4x USB Out port hub sits adjacent to three 2.1mm central positive power out ports, plus three Out AUX ports, three In AUX ports, PC connect USB-to-serial port, USB-B In port, SNAP port, one power input port, hand controller port, autoguider port, 12V DC power aircraft cable port for secure power connection to the mount
UPC: 050234308205

Sky-Watcher CQ350 Specs

Key Specs
Mount Type
German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
77 lb / 34.9 kg
Motor
Yes
Power Source
Plug-In Power
Mounting
To Optical Tube Assembly: Dual Losmandy-/Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Weight
33 lb / 15 kg
Mount
Mount Type
German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
77 lb / 34.9 kg
Motor
Yes
Tracking Rates
Lunar, Sidereal, Solar
Altitude Adjustment
Yes
Latitude Adjustment
10 to 70°
Declination Adjustment
Yes
Right Ascension Adjustment
Yes
Counterweight
2x 22.0 lb / 10.0 kg
Polar Axis Scope
Yes (Not Included)
Tripod
Leg Sections
2
General
Power Source
Plug-In Power
Input Power
11 to 16 VDC
Inputs / Outputs
USB-B, RJ12
Mounting
To Optical Tube Assembly: Dual Losmandy-/Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Dimensions
17.1 x 12.7 x 6.9" / 434 x 323 x 176 mm
Weight
33 lb / 15 kg

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