New version (NEQ6) in stock! If you want to move into astro photography and imaging at a more serious level, this is the mount for you.

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GOTO system, the NEQ6 PRO SynScan is the answer.

The Sky-Watcher NEQ6 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 NEQ6 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.

Dual-fit dovetail cradle (Losmandy & Vixen type)

Stepper motors with 1.8" step angle and 64 micro steps driven.

Slewing speed up to 3.4 deg/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

Power Supply: 12 VDC 2Amp (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 Specifications

Mount Type: German Equatorial

Telescope Mounting: dual-fit dovetail cradle (Losmandy & Vixen type)

Slow-motion Control: R.A. & Dec (motor controlled)

Tripod: 2" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe

Tripod Height: 85-147cm

Tripod Weight: 7.5Kgs

Counterweight Shaft Daimeter: 1.8cm

Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel

Mount Weight: 16Kgs

Mount Height: 41cm

Counterweight: Two, 5.1Kgs each