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EQ5 SynScan (Goto) Mount

The very sturdy EQ5 Equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory tray. Supplied complete with a bubble level, latitude adjuster with micrometer scale and an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster. It also features engraved aluminium setting circles and manual slow motion tracking controls. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment. Optional single-axis and dual-axis D.C. motor drives can be installed for auto-tracking purposes.

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Orion Optics Half Pedestal
(HPED)
4" diameter polished anodised pedestal top with fitted adjustment lug

• The tube is stove enamelled in White hammer finish.
• Stainless steel Allen head screws 5mm AF key supplied.
• Tube height is 305mm, different heights can be made upon request.POA.
• The Half pedestal (HPED) will increase the viewing height by 324mm
• Able to fit to any Vixen SP/GP and EQ5 pedestal or tripod.
• Total weight is 2.1Kg 4.6Lbs

PADT. Pedestal top to accept SP/GP EQ5 mount.
This then attaches to our Pedestals which are world renowned for their quality and stability. Made from high quality aluminium anodised black. Fitting screws come as standard.

RA Motor Drive for EQ5 
(WITH MULTI-SPEED HANDSET) 
Can be fitted to the EQ5 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed (1x/2x/8x) motor tracking of the R.A. axis. Battery-powered.

Dual-Axis Motor Drive for EQ5 
(WITH MULTI-SPEED HANDSET) 
Can be fitted to the EQ5 equatorial mount. Provides multi-speed (1x/2x/8x) motor tracking of the R.A. & DEC. axes.
Battery-powered.

SKY-WATCHER 7AH RECHARGEABLE POWER TANK 
Multi-purpose Rechargeable Power Supply ideal for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings

• Built-in 12V 7 Ah Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Diagostic LED Display, Protective Fuse.
• Built-in Multi-angle 500,000 cp Halogen Spotlight
• 2 x DC 12V output car jack
• DC 3, 6, 9V output jack
• Booster Terminal on real side
• Built-in flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
• Built-in Circuit Breaker for safety operation
• DC cord with car plug is included
• Light diffuser for flashlight is included
• Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs

SKY-WATCHER 17AH RECHARGEABLE POWER TANK 

• Multi-function rechargeable power supply for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
• 250A Cranking Amp, Jump Start System – 5 sec
• Radio – AM/FM/SIREN
• Built-in Spotlight/Flashlight
• Angle adjustable Halogen Spotlight – said to be 800,000cp
• Built-in Circuit Breaker and fuse to Ensure Safe Operation
• Diagnostics L.E.D. shows Battery Status
• Multi-Voltage D.C. Output – 12V/9V/6V/3V
• Cord Storage Compartment
• Built-in booster cable set in a well protected compartment
• Detachable flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
• Built-in 12V 17Ah  Sealed Lead-Acid rechargeable battery
• DC Cord with car plug is included
• Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs

Tour the night sky at the touch of a button.

The EQ5 SynScan Mount is the EQ5 Mount with the inclusion of GoTo Facility. The very sturdy EQ5 Equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory tray. Supplied complete with a bubble level, and comes complete with motors and hand crontol. (see details below). An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment.

Hardware Features:

• SynScan TM V.3 Firmware Updateable Hand Control
New features include ongoing firmware updateability via the internet, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE), and capability to store star alignment data. Also can accept new GPS mouse attachment.
• High precision stepper motors
• Motor Controller: Microstep driving with auto-power saving feature
• Resolution: 0.288 arc second
• Slew Rate: 0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
• Tracking Rate: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
• Tracking Mode: R.A. tracking
• ST-4 type Autoguider Interface: Support 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x 1x guiding rate
• Maximum Payload Capacity: Approx 9kg
• Power requirement: 11 to 15 V DC 2 Amp (Tip positive) (Power supply not included)

Software Features:

• Alignment Method: One-Star Alignment, Two-Star Alignment, Three-Star Alignment
• Pointing Accuracy: Up to 1 arc min
• Object Catalogues: Messier, IC, NGC, Caldwell
• 13740 Object Database: Including Planets, Named Stars, Double Stars, Variable Stars & User-Defined Objects
• Backlash compensation
• Periodic Error Correction
• Premium PC Interface: ASCOM compatible, Nexstar-5i compatible protocol and command set
• User-tunable LCD contrast, LED backlight and buzzer volume

EQ5 SYNSCAN
“The first impressions of the assembly were of reassuring stability…The 3-star alignment is a great feature of the Go-To facility. Every time we set up, it accurately place the item we wanted in the field of view of our 25mm eyepiece. The more it was used, the easier is was to go straight to an object or star…The alignment process could not be simpler…In all, the alignment process works so well that you can be on a selected object and tracking it accurately within minutes…Overall the EQ5 SynScan gave a new lease of life to our smaller scope. It is easy to carry and it allowed us to give friends and neighbours a quick tour of the delights of the night skies.”
BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE