The new computer-controlled Sky-Watcher HEQ5-R Pro Synscan™ GoTo mount is a remarkable evolutionary advancement of the popular HEQ5 Pro. The HEQ5-R Pro’s modern, optimized design includes features that will immediately impress experienced amateur astronomers, such as:

• Improved stability and a payload capacity of 15 kg for astrophotography thanks to a larger diameter of the worm gear shafts
• Improved precision for tracking and guiding thanks to the increased number of teeth on the RA and DEC worm gears
• Synchronous timing belt drive with minimal backlash—quieter operation and smoother drive with higher torque and better guiding results
• Simpler connection options with an external power supply and USB ports
• Improved pole height adjustment with a wider adjustment range
• PPEC Worm Gear and Worm Error Correction Function (Prevents Constantly Repeated Training)
• built-in carrying handle for easier transport

The included computer-controlled Synscan™ hand control allows you to control the mount and position the telescope on the desired object or select preprogrammed tours of the night sky with the push of a single button. The user-friendly menu system enables automatic tracking of over 42,000 objects in the night sky.

• Mount Type: German Equatorial Mount
• Maximum payload (without counterweights): 15 kg (for astrophotography)
• Pole height adjustment range: 5º to 72º
• Azimuth adjustment range: ±15º
• Mount weight (without tripod): 12 kg
• Included counterweights: 2 x 5.3 kg
• Tripod: 1.75-inch stainless steel, 5.2 kg
• Counterweight bar: 20 mm diameter, length 310 mm + 200 mm
• Power Supply: DC 9–12.6 V, 3 A
• Connections for Synscan hand controller, input voltage, 12V drive power output, USB B & A, and autoguider
• Motors: 1.8º Hybrid Stepper Motors
• Transmission: 160-tooth RA worm gear & 144-tooth DEC worm gear + 36:12 timing belt drive + 64 microsteps / 1.8° stepper motor drive
• Gear ratio: 480 RA axle, 432 DEC axle
• RA Resolution: 6,144,000 Rev. 0.21 arcseconds
• DEC Resolution: 5,529,600 Rev. 0.23 arcseconds
• Maximum pan speed: 3.2 degrees per second
• Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Sun, Moon
• Tracking Mode: Equatorial
• Autoguiding Speed: 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x
• PEC: 100 Permanent PEC (PPEC) segments
• Handheld Control Box: SynScan™
• Database: 42,000+ items
• Starry Sky Object Catalogs: Messier, NGC, IC, SAO, Caldwell, Double Stars, Variable Stars, Named Stars, Planets
• Pointing accuracy: Up to 5 arcminutes (RMS)
• Dual-Fit 45 mm / 75 mm Prism Clamp (Prism Rail Not Included)
• Spotting scope not included (available as an optional accessory)

Scope of delivery:

• HEQ5-R Pro SynScan™ Mount
• Tripod with stainless steel legs and a shelf
• SynScan V.6 Hand Control Box/Cable
• Counterweights

!The power supply and batteries are not included!