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Sky-Watcher EQ8-R GoTo Equatorial Pro Mount with Pier Tripod
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Sky-Watcher EQ8-R GoTo Equatorial Pro Mount with Pier Tripod

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Sky-Watcher EQ8-R GoTo Equatorial Pro Mount with Pier Tripod Specifications

  • Mount type

    High-capacity motorized equatoria

  • Tripod

    Heavy-duty pier tripod

  • Power Requirements

    DC11-16V, 3 amp

  • Motor Drive

    0.9 degree hybrid stepper motor

  • Slew Speeds

    1000x, 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x

  • Tracking Modes

    Equatorial

  • Hand Control

    SynScan hand controller, flash upgradeable, or PC direct

  • Alignment Procedures

    One-, two- and three-star alignment

  • Database

    Complete Messier, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, 25 user defined objects, total 42,900 objects

  • Dovetail Compatibility

    Accepts D-style

  • Latitude range

    10 Degree to 65 Degree

  • Mount weight

    56.8 pounds

  • Tripod Weight

    64.8 lbs

  • Payload capacity

    110 lbs

2 Accessories for Sky-Watcher EQ8-R GoTo Equatorial Pro Mount with Pier Tripod

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About Sky-Watcher EQ8-R GoTo Equatorial Pro Mount with Pier Tripod

Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher's popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R and EQ8-Rh introduce a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever.

Whisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce Periodic Error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote set-ups ridiculously convenient.

Sky-Watcher EQ8-R GoTo Equatorial Pro Mount with Pier Tripod Features

  • 110-pound (50 kg) Payload
    All-metal precision internal construction makes this mount strong and stable. The EQ8-R is a perfect fit for even the largest OTAs Sky-Watcher has to offer.
  • Belt-drive On Both Axes
    Belt drives provide minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which mean smoother, more accurate tracking
  • Integrated Cable Management System
    Built-in USB 3.0, power, and serial ports eliminate cable drag and reduces the worry of cable snags
  • The EQ8-R has an optional polar scope available, making polar alignment quick and easy
  • Cable management features four USB 3.0 ports, three 2.1mm power ports and three serial ports

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What's in the box:

  • Sky-Watcher EQ8-R GoTo equatorial head
  • Adjustable portable pier tripod
  • SynScan GoTo telescope mount with 42,900+ object database
  • Built-in cable management system
  • D-style dovetail saddle
  • SynScan V5 hand controller
  • 2 x 22 lb Counterweights
  • DC power cord
  • 2-Year Warranty