Sky-Watcher EQ8-R High Capacity Equatorial Mount Head Only - S30612

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SKU: SWU-S30612
Regular price $6,070.00 CAD
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  • SKU SWU-S30612

Sky-Watcher EQ8-R High Capacity Equatorial Mount Head Only

  • High Capacity, 110 pound (50 kg) Payload Equatorial Mount
  • All-Metal Precision Internal Construction for stability and strength
  • Belt Drive on both RA and Dec Axes
  • Integrated Cable Management
  • Homing Sensors on both axes
  • SNAP Port included
  • PC Direct Connection
  • Improved Motor Placement
  • V5 SynScan Hand Controller
  • Counterweight Bar and Two 22 lb counterweights Included

The Sky-Watcher New EQ8-R high capacity equatorial mount provides an observatory class mount which will benefit you and all every day astrophotographers. With its 110 pound payload capacity and high-end imaging features, this mount offers the capacity to hold some of the largest telescope systems you might wish to use.

This model is the EQ8-R Equatorial Mount Head only, with included counterweights; SKU S30612. Note: The Pier Tripod is NOT included with this model. This Head only model is designed for those who wish to install this mount in an observatory which already has a permanent pier in place! Experience their High Payload capacity. The EQ8-R series (this mount and the other models) feature a massive 110 pound (50 kg) payload capacity, to handle your large, heavy telescope and associated equipment. All-metal precision internal construction makes this mount strong and stable. The EQ8-R is a perfect mount for supporting even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher offers.

Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the new EQ8-R introduces upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever and within your budget. Whisper -quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce Periodic Error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding with very low inherent noise output. The cleverly designed cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-up of your equipment ultimately convenient. Both the RA and Dec motor assemblies drive the mount using ultra-smooth belt drives. This reduces the amount of gearing needed which reduces backlash in the system and periodic error overall.

Like other Sky-Watcher mounts the EQ8-R series features a built-in SNAP port. This allows you to plug in your DSLR or mirrorless camera of choice and control the shutter through the hand controller. The camera will require the appropriate (optional) cable to make this connection. Sky-Watcher offers these cables. A built-in USB-3.0 port is situated on the mount to allow a direct connection to your computer, no hand controller needed! Plug it in, power on the Sky-Watcher SynScan Pro app for Windows and take control of your mount with your computer (PC).

Improved Motor Placement: Developed from the original EQ8, the EQ8-R series features improved motor positioning. This aids in balance of the mount, eliminating uneven side balance issues which were inherent in the previous design.

The EQ8-R series Polar Scope and bracket is available separately as an optional purchase. Also, additional counterweights are available as an option. Note: Images show Pier Tripod, but this is NOT included.

What's In The Box:

  • EQ8-R Mount Head
  • 2 x 22 pound Counterweights
  • Counterweight Bar
  • V5 SynScan Hand Controller
  • Power and Hand Controller Cables

Specifications:

SKU: S30612
UPC: 050234306126
Mount Type: High-capacity motorized Equatorial
GoTo: Yes
Payload Capacity (lb): 110 lb
Mount Head Height (head by itself): 19.5"
Mount Head Weight (lb): 56.8 lb
Mounting Saddle Type: D-style Saddle
Power Type: DC11~16V, 3 amp
Cable management: Four USB 3.0 ports, Three 2.1 mm power ports, Three serial connections
Polar Scope: Sold separately
Latitude Range (degrees): 10° to 65°
Object Database: Complete Messier, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, 25 user defined objects, total of 42,900 objects
Controller: SynScan hand controller, flash upgradeable, or PC direct
Alignment Procedures: One-, two- and three-star alignment
Slew Speeds: 1000x, 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x
WiFi: Optional WiFi dongle
GPS: Optional SynScan GPS sold seperately
Included Weights: 22 lb (two each)
Motor Type: 0.9° hybrid stepper motor
Drive System: Belt Drive