"I like these mounts, they are solid, well thought out and work quietly and effectively"
Astronomy Now Magazine
For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized GO-TO system, the EQ6i PRO SynScan is a great heavy duty platform for both visual astronomy and astro-imaging.
Quiet in operation, the EQ6i PRO has a maximum payload capacity of 25kg and is fully controllable with a smart device via it's Synscan Wi-Fi adaptor using the free Synscan Pro App for iOS, Android or PC.
The EQ6i PRO also features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment, interfaces for USB, autoguider, optional SynScan hand controller and a SNAP shutter control port for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android).
Supplied complete with a very sturdy stainless steel tripod with 2" diameter legs and two 5.1kg counterweights.
**PLEASE NOTE: The Synscan Handset depicted in one of the product images is an optional accessory and not included**
SPECIFICATION
- Payload Capacity 25kg
- Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute.
- Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
- High Precision Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
- Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
- Ports: USB, SNAP, Power, ST-4 & Synscan Hand Controller (optional)
- ST-4 type Autoguider Interface: Supports 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x 1x guiding rate
- Synscan Wi-Fi adaptor provides control via Synscan Pro App (iOS, Android or PC)
- Compatible with Synscan™ Hand Controller (optional accessory) with 42,900+ Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.
- Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
- Motor Type: Micro step driven 1.8° stepper motors
- Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.)
- Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
- Tracking Modes: Dual Axis, R.A. Tracking
- Alignment Methods: One-star Alignment, Two-star Alignment, Three-star Alignment
- Mount Type: German Equatorial
- Telescope Mounting: Tube Rings
- Slow-motion Control: R.A. & Dec (motor controlled)
- Polarscope with LED illumination
- Tripod: 2" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe
- Tripod Height: 85-147cm
- Tripod Weight: 7.5Kgs
- Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 1.8cm
- Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
- Mount Weight: 16Kgs
- Mount Height: 41cm
- Counterweight: Two, 5.1Kgs each
- Counterweight Extension Bar
- Supplied with Sky-Watcher 45mm and 75mm dual-fit dovetail saddle
- Total Weight: 23.5Kgs (counterweight not included)
- Power Supply Required: 12 VDC 2Amp Tip positive (not supplied)
