The Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod quickly and smoothly slews to more than 42,000 night sky objects and tracks with precision for observation and long-exposure astrophotography. It can be controlled via built-in Wi-Fi from your computer or smart device, by cable from your computer, or with the SynScan hand controller. ST-4 and USB ports accept signal from an optional autoguider camera on your optical tube assembly to keep your subject in frame amid the apparent movement of the stars. The mount can be polar-aligned via SynScan in the event Polaris isn't clearly visible.
A sturdy tripod with 1.75-inch rolled steel legs and a metal accessory try supports the HEQ5-R. Included are two 11-pound counterweights with a retractable bar and a Losmandy/Vixen style saddle.
- Dual-axis belt drives deliver whisper-quiet, extremely accurate movement for both axes
- All-internal motor cables prevent snagging and make remote observing more reliable
- Wi-Fi provides untethered control of mount functions and access to all of the SynScan Pro app features
- All metal gears on both axes
- Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven
- Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800x)
- Latitude adjustment screws
- Auto-guider interface for astrophotography
- Guiding speed selectable from 0.25x, 0.50x, 0.75x or 1x
- Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogs
- Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography
- PC compatibility
- Upgradeable hand control via internet download