"Thus we were able to take a series of 10-minute exposures that produced tight, round star images – an impressive result for the EQ-AL55i, especially on a target so far from the celestial pole.
Indeed, it seemed positively keen to perform, making it an appealing unit to take off to a dark-sky site and get on with the business of guided deep-sky astrophotography, with minimal fuss.
With Wi-Fi connectivity, an easy set-up and accurate Go-To and guiding, the Sky-Watcher EQ-AL55i Pro offers an attractively priced and versatile mount, suitable for global astrophotography or general observing."
Tim Jardine writing for BBC Sky at Night
About this product
Model: sky-watcher-eq-al55I-pro
Part Number: 20859
NEW Sky-Watcher EQ-AL55i PRO Go-To Astronomy Mount with built-in WiFi and 1.75" Diameter Stainless Steel Tripod
The EQ-AL55i PRO is a compact and versatile mount with a dual-position counterweight bar. It is suitable for use at ALL latitudes from 0 to 90 degrees, making it an excellent choice for people living in or travelling to areas of extreme latitudes that are beyond the capability of most conventional mounts.
The mount has built-in WiFi & Bluetooth, so you can control it using a smart device with Sky-Watcher's free Synscan Pro App for iOS or Android.
Other features include an integrated illuminated polar scope for precise alignment and interfaces for USB-C, autoguider and the optional SynScan hand controller. It also has a SNAP shutter control function for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android).
The EQ-AL55i PRO has a 10kg payload capacity and, via its 45 mm dovetail saddle, accepts a wide range of OTAs and peripheral equipment.
This highly portable mount is a good choice for astrophotographers or visual observers.
A 200mm tripod extension tube and Synscan computerised handset are available separately.
A larger/heavier 5kg Counterweight is also available separately.
FEATURES
- High Precision DC servo Motors.
- RA axis Resolution 0.32 Arc Second
- Slewing speed up to 4°/sec (1000X).
- Ports: USB, SNAP, Power, ST-4 & Synscan Hand Controller (optional)
- Built-in Wi-Fi Module
- ST-4 type Autoguider Interface: Supports 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x 1x guiding rate
- Single Axis Tracking
- Tracking Rate: Lunar, Solar or Sidereal
- Controller: Synscan Pro App (iOS, Android or PC)
- Compatible with Synscan™ Hand Controller (optional accessory) with a 42,900+ Object database containing complete Messier, NGC, and IC catalogues.
- Supplied with Polarscope with LED illumination
- Latitude Adjustment 0° to 90°
- R.A. Worm Gear 73.4mm Diameter, 144 Teeth
- DEC Worm Gear 51.6mm Diameter, 100 Teeth
- R.A. Worm Drive 11mm Diameter
- DEC Worm Drive 11mm Diameter
- 45mm Dovetail Saddle
- Payload Capacity 10kg
- Counterweight Bar 20mm Diameter, Mountable in 2 x Positions
- Counterweights supplied: 1 set of 5.3kg (1.8kg & 3.5kg)
- Weight of Mount Head only: 3.8kg
- 1.75" Diameter Stainless Steel Tripod & Accessory Tray, Weight 5.7kg
- Power Requirement DC12V 2A Tip Positive (via external supply)
Please Note: The AL55i Mount is compatible with this EQDir cable
Customer reviews
| Average Rating (3 Reviews): | |
08 October 2024 | Stephen
A good mount that bridges the gap between the eq3 and the heavier 5/6 WiFi works well,but expensive hand controller and cable are not included
17 April 2024 | Douglas
Just bought - worked flawlessly with Asiair mini through USB and Eqmod - PA easy - small refractor. Bit grindy and the best i could get with ZWO 120mm/ASI120mm guide setup was around 1 arcsec total in PHD2. Perhaps room for experimenting here. Otherwise great mount for the money, good payload and portable.
Sky-Watcher eq55i pro mount 19 January 2024 | Stephen
Well so far 1 star as having problems keeping it connected with my ASIair plus but to be fair it could be the other way so until resolved I’m not impressed especially when spending a lot of money!!
Response:
This new mount from Sky-Watcher is compatible with thier own tried and tested SynScan technology, so there is no issue controlling it. Manufacturers of 3rd party devices might however need time to update their software for full compatibility. This is often the case when a new mount is launched.
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