- The Sky-Watcher CQ350 can support large optical tube assemblies and astrophotography gear with it's big 77-pound payload capacity!
- Built-in USB PC control, thoughtful positioning of electrical options for cable management.
- 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
- Sidereal, solar and lunar tracking modes
The Sky-Watcher CQ350 is a fully-GoTo equatorial platform boasts a hefty 77-pound/35 kg payload capacity capable of supporting large OTA's as well as today's astro-imaging gear.
The Skywatcher CQ350 is also packed with well-positioned electrical options to manage cables, power, computer connection, imaging accessories, and more. A convenient 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 Type B In port, SNAP port, one power input port, hand controller port, autoguider port, and a 12V DC power aircraft cable port for secure power connection to the mount.
Additional features of the CQ350 include a high-precision, 0.9° hybrid stepper motor, spring loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, locking RA and Dec clutches, an oversized latitude knob for use with cold weather gloves on, and a D-/V-style dovetail mounting platform.
With other attributes like hard stops, auto-home functionality, batch exposures function, the V5 SynScan hand controller’s 42,000+ GoTo database, 2x 22-pound counterweights and beefy counterweight bar, plus included SNAP and power cables, the CQ350 packs heavy-duty form with heavy-duty function for a heavy-duty foundation.
Designed to be a serious contender for up-and-coming imagers as well as seasoned aces looking to build atop a supremely solid performance platform, the Sky-Watcher CQ350 is an observatory-class powerhouse that is still portable enough for field use, awaiting the master craftsman to coax down the beauty of the night sky.
Specifications for the Sky-Watcher CQ350 Equatorial Mount
| General Mount Info |
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| Mount Type |
Equatorial |
| Payload Capacity (lbs) |
77 |
| Mount head size |
434mm x 176mm x 323mm |
| Mount head weight (lbs) |
33 |
| Mounting Saddle type |
D/V-style |
| Counterweight bar? |
Yes |
| Counterweight bar retractable? |
No |
| Counterweight bar length and diameter |
15" x 31.5mm |
| Type of motor |
Stepper |
| Drive type |
Belt |
| Spring Loaded Worms |
Yes |
| RA gear size |
155mm |
| Polar Scope |
Optional |
| Tracking Modes |
Sideral, Solar, Lunar |
| Latitude Range (degrees) |
10° to 70° |
| Computer/Drive System Info |
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| GoTo |
Yes |
| Hand controller port |
Yes (RJ-45, 8pin) |
| Guide Port? |
Yes (RJ-12, 6pin) |
| SNAP Port? |
Yes (2.1mm) |
| PC connect USB port? |
Yes (USB-B) |
| Cable management? |
Yes |
| USBs (how many and type) |
4x USB ports |
| Power ports (how many and type) |
3x 2.1mm central positive (DC 6v to 24v 5amp) |
| AUX ports (how many and type) |
RJ-10, RJ-12, RJ-45 |
| Built-in GPS? |
No |
| Built-in WiFi? |
No |
| Hand controller? |
Yes |
| Hand controller cable used |
Yes |
| GoTo Database |
42,000+ objects |
| Power requirements? |
DC11~16v |
| Internal Battery Pack |
No |
| Mount power port size and style |
2.1mm female |
| Included Accessories |
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| Counter Weight |
2x 22 pound (9.9kg) |
| Polarscope |
No |
| Tripod |
No |
| Power cable? |
Yes |
| SNAP cable? |
Yes |
| Hand controller holder? |
No |
| Manual |
Yes |
| Case |
No |
| Case measurements |
No |
| Shipping Weight (head box) |
53 pounds (24kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions (head box) |
21.5"x19"x13.5" |
