Shopping Cart

Latest model NEQ6 PRO! Now supplied with counterweight extension bar and two saddles, one to suit 'Skywatcher 75mm' and one to suit 'Skywatcher 45mm' (Losmandy-style and Vixen-style).

Both saddles are easily user-changeable.

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the EQ6 PRO SynScan is your answer.

The Sky-Watcher EQ6 PRO SynScan is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park.

The hand control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.

The EQ6 SynScan also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate: Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute. Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation. Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven. Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X). Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography. Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X. Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.

Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.

Specifications

• 12V DC 2Amp power-supply required (Tip positive)
• Motor Type: Micro step driven 1.8° stepper motors
  
• Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.)
  
• Slew Speeds: 2X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X, 400X, 500X, 600X, 800X Gear Ratio: 705
  
• Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
  
• Tracking Modes: Dual Axis, R.A. Tracking
  
• Alignment Methods: One-star Alignment, Two-star Alignment, Three-star Alignment
  
• Database: 25 user defined objects. Complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues. Total 13,436 objects.
  

• Mount Type: German Equatorial
  
• Telescope Mounting: Tube Rings
  
• Slow-motion Control: R.A. & Dec (motor controlled)
  
• Tripod: 2" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe
  
• Tripod Height: 85-147cm
  
• Tripod Weight: 7.5Kgs
  
• Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 1.8cm
• Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
  
• Mount Weight: 16Kgs
  
• Mount Height: 41cm
  
• Counterweight: Two, 5.1Kgs each
  
• Total Weight: 23.5Kgs (counterweight not included)