Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SynScan™ Equatorial Mount
Precision, Power, and Control for Amateur and Advanced Astronomers
The Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SynScan™ is a high-performance equatorial mount designed for both beginners and experienced astronomers seeking precision tracking and effortless navigation. With its computerized GOTO system and intuitive hand control, locating celestial objects has never been easier. Whether you're exploring deep-space wonders or capturing stunning astrophotography, this mount delivers exceptional stability, accuracy, and advanced features to enhance your stargazing experience.
Key Features:
✔ Accurate Positioning – Achieves up to 1 arc minute accuracy with software compensation for mount mechanical errors.
✔ Computerized GOTO System – Effortlessly locate and track over 42,000+ celestial objects from the M, NGC, and IC catalogues.
✔ Smooth & Precise Tracking – Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro-steps, ensuring steady motion.
✔ Fast Slewing Speed – Up to 3.4°/sec (800X) for rapid navigation.
✔ Astrophotography-Ready – Features an Auto Guider Interface and selectable guiding speeds (0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X).
✔ Minimal Vibration – Ideal for long-exposure photography and deep-space observation.
✔ User-Friendly Hand Control – Navigate the sky with an easy-to-use menu system and tour pre-programmed celestial objects at the touch of a button.
Technical Specifications:
- Power Requirement: 12 VDC, 2A (Tip positive, power supply not included)
- Max Payload Capacity: 25 kg
- Motor Type: Micro-step driven 1.8° stepper motors
- Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (9,024,000 steps/rev)
- Slew Speeds: 2X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X, 400X, 500X, 600X, 800X
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
- Alignment Methods: One-star, Two-star, Three-star
- User Database: 25 user-defined objects + Complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues
Mount Specifications:
- Mount Type: German Equatorial
- Telescope Mounting: Tube Ring
- Dovetail Saddle Plates: EQ/CG compatible (45mm) & Losmandy/Celestron CGE compatible (75mm)
- Slow-motion Control: RA & Dec (motor controlled)
- Polar Alignment Scope: Included
- Max Payload: 25 kg
- Tripod: 2" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe
- Tripod Height: 85-147 cm | Weight: 7.5 kg
- Counterweight Shaft: Stainless Steel, 1.8 cm diameter
- Mount Weight: 16 kg | Total Weight: 23.5 kg (excluding counterweights)
- Counterweights: Two x 5.1 kg each
The Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SynScan™ is the ultimate choice for amateur astronomers looking for a powerful, stable, and feature-rich equatorial mount. Whether you're observing or capturing deep-space images, this mount ensures smooth tracking, high precision, and an effortless stargazing experience.