Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro GoTo Equatorial Mount Head Only

It's time to elevate your astrophotography experience with the Sky-Watcher CQ350 Pro GoTo Equatorial Mount Head. This innovative device is a fully-GoTo equatorial platform, perfectly positioned in Sky-Watcher's lineup between the renowned EQ8-R Pro and EQ6-R Pro mounts. It's designed to meet the needs of both professional imagers and serious beginners, bridging the payload gap and providing a top-tier, observatory-class setup.

The CQ350 Pro GoTo Equatorial Mount Head is available as a standalone mount head or as part of a tripod kit. It boasts an impressive payload capacity of 77 pounds (35 kg), easily supporting Sky-Watcher's largest Optical Tube Assemblies (OTAs). This includes the Esprit 150ED Triplet Refractor and the colossal Quattro 250P Imaging Newtonian, with ample room left for accessories, guidescopes, and imaging equipment.

Sky-Watcher's CQ350 is equipped with a plethora of well-placed electrical options to manage cables, power, computer connections, imaging accessories, and more. A conveniently located 4x USB Out port hub is complemented by three 2.1mm central positive power out ports, three Out AUX ports, three In AUX ports, a PC connect USB-to-serial port, a USB Type B In port, a SNAP port, a power input port, a hand controller port, an autoguider port, and a 12V DC power aircraft cable port for a secure power connection to the mount.

The CQ350 Pro GoTo Equatorial Mount Head also features a high-precision, 0.9 Degree hybrid stepper motor, spring-loaded worm gears, synchronous wheel and belt drive modes, and locking RA and Dec clutches. It's equipped with an oversized latitude knob for easy use in cold weather, a D-/V-style dovetail mounting platform, and an optional external polar scope. This mount head is also compatible with the EQ8-R tripod.

As one of the world's leading consumer telescope and mount manufacturers, Sky-Watcher is committed to continuous innovation, delivering precision instruments that meet the needs of astronomy enthusiasts at every skill level. The CQ350 Pro GoTo Equatorial Mount Head also includes hard stops, auto-home functionality, batch exposures function, the V5 SynScan hand controller's 42,000+ GoTo database, 2x 22-pound counterweights and a robust counterweight bar, plus included SNAP and power cables.

Designed to be a serious contender for both budding imagers and seasoned professionals, the CQ350 Pro GoTo Equatorial Mount Head is a portable, observatory-class powerhouse. It's ready to provide a solid performance platform for capturing the beauty of the night sky.