Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5GT Computerised Go-To Mount and Pier Tripod
The Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5GT Computerised Go-To Mount and Pier Tripod is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavy-duty Go-To/Tracking astronomical mount in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) modes.Supplied with a Synscan computerised handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware, it can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its database. More
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Learn moreThe Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5GT Computerised Go-To Mount and Pier Tripod is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavy-duty Go-To/Tracking astronomical mount in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) modes.Supplied with a Synscan computerised handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware, it can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its database.
Key Features: Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5GT Computerised Go-To Mount and Pier Tripod (20302)
- Designed for either visual use or precise astro-imaging
- Supplied with a Synscan computerised handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware
- Automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its database
- EQ mode: the AZ-EQ5GT is designed for either visual use or precise astro-imaging
- AZ mode: it is primarily intended for visual use, and in this mode, two telescopes can be mounted simultaneously in parallel
- 'Freedom-Find' dual-encoder technology: allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information
Specifications:
- Payload Capacity: 15kg (EQ Mode) or 15kg+15kg (Alt-AZ Dual-Mode)
- Latitude Adjustment Range: 0-90°
- Azimuth Adjustment Range: Approx 15°
- Weight (excl. tripod & counterweights): 7.7kg
- Counterweights: 2 x 3.5kg
- Dovetail Saddles: 2 x 45mm (Accepts Sky-Watcher/Vixen type Dovetail Bars)
- Stainless Steel Tripod (1.75" Legs)
- Counterweight Bar: 18mm Diameter, Length 162mm + 120mm Extension
- Motors: 1.8° Hybrid Stepper Motors
- Transmission: 135:1 Worm Drive + 36:12 Timing Belt Drive + 64 Micro-Step/1.8° Stepper Motor Drive
- Gear Ratio: 810
- Resolution: 5184000 Counts/Rev (approx. 0.25 arc-second)
- Maximum Slewing Speed: 3.4°/second
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
- Tracking Mode: Equatorial or Alt-Azimuth
- Auto-Guiding Speed: 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x & 1x
- Whisper Quiet Slewing
- PPEC Control in EQ Mode
- DSLR Electronic Shutter Release Ports: 2
- Autoguider Interface: Yes
- USB Interface: Yes
- Hand Controller: Synscan (42,900+ Object Database)
- Polar Alignment: Via Software Control (Polar Scope optional)
- Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 Arc-Minutes (RMS)
- Resolution of Aux R.A./Dec Axis Encoders: 5144 Counts/Rev., approx. 4.2 Arc-Minutes
- Power Requirement: DC 11-16V 2A (Sky-Watcher 7Ah or 17Ah Power Tank Recommended)
Product Specification
| Counter Balance [kg] | 2 x 3.5 |
| Go~To | Yes |
| Motor Drive | 1.8° Hybrid Stepper Motor |
| Mount Type | Computerised Go To |
| Optical Tube Connection | 2 x dual-fit saddle plates supplied accepting 45mm & 75mm dovetail bars |
| Payload Capacity [kg] | 15.0 |
| Power Requirement | DC11~16V 2A |
| Tracking | Alt-azimuth / Equatorial mode |
| Tripod | 1.75 inch Stainless Steel Tube |
| Weight [kg] | 7.70 |
| Manufacturers Link | Sky-Watcher |