Sky Watcher EQ8-R Mount Head Only w/ Counterweights S30612, Color: Black, Weight: 56 lb, Height: 19.5 in, w/ Free Shipping

Building on the legacy of Sky-Watchers popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever. Upgrades include a more streamlined design with balanced motor positioning, a sleek thru-mount cable management system and repositioned power hub with a more ergonomic feel to your setup and workflow. Also included are internal USB hub, larger saddle knobs for ease of use in cold weather, homing sensors to keep your mount oriented, physical hard stop to prevent cable snap, larger locking levers for ease of use, thread-on aircraft power connector for a secure connection, PC direct control, PPEC training for tack sharp images, and more! Whisper-quiet dual belt drives greatly reduce periodic error while providing enhanced tracking and guiding. Gears measuring over eight inches in diameter help handle large payloads and provide smooth tracking. The fully realized cable management system eliminates cable drag and makes remote setups ridiculously convenient. For users already familiar with previous Sky-Watcher mounts, the EQ8-R is a substantial upgrade, but with familiar features that will help dampen the learning curve. This is an observatory-class mount designed to be controlled PC Direct or even completely remote and yet, the EQ8-R can still be run by the tried-and-true SynScan V5 hand controller with a 42,000+ object database. Two large carrying handles make set up and takedown less awkward.

Specifications for Sky Watcher EQ8-R Mount Head Only w/ Counterweights:

Features of Sky Watcher EQ8-R Mount Head Only w/ Counterweights

• EQ8-R GoTo equatorial head.
• SynScan GoTo telescope mount with 42,900+ object database.
• Built-in cable management system.
• D-style dovetail saddle.
• SynScan V5 hand controller.
• 110 pound payload capacity.
• Two 22 pound counterweights.
• DC power cord .
• Built-in USB PC control.
• Pier Tripod NOT included.

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• Sky Watcher EQ8-R Mount Head Only w/ Counterweights