Sky-Watcher EQ6i Pro Wi-Fi Astronomy Mount
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Sky-Watcher EQ6i Pro Wi-Fi Astronomy Mount

£999.00✓ 2 year warranty

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About this product

Model:  skwr-eq6i
Part Number:  20863

NEW Sky-Watcher EQ6i PRO SynScan heavy-duty GEQ astronomy mount with WiFi. 

Quiet in operation, the EQ6i PRO has a maximum payload capacity of 25kg and can be fully controlled using a smart device via its Synscan Wi-Fi adaptor and Sky-Watcher's free Synscan Pro App for iOS, Android or PC.

Other features include 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).

It is supplied with a sturdy stainless steel tripod with 2" diameter legs and two 5.1kg counterweights.

NOTE: The Synscan Handset shown in one of the photos is not included but can be purchased separately. 

FEATURES

  • Maximum Payload capacity of 25kg (manufacturer's spec').
  • Fully controllable using a smart device via its Synscan Wi-Fi adaptor and Sky-Watcher's free Synscan Pro App for iOS, Android or PC.
  • High Precision Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
  • Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
  • Built-in illuminated polar scope.
  • USB port.
  • ST4 autoguider port.
  • SNAP camera control port.
  • USB port.
  • Optional SynScan hand controller.
  • Sturdy stainless steel tripod with 2" diameter legs.
  • Includes two 5.1kg counterweights.
  • Dual-fit 45mm (Vixen-style) or 75mm (Losmandy-style) dovetail saddle. 

What's in the box

  • EQ6i Mount
  • 2" Stainless Steel Tripod
  • 2x 5.1kg Counterweights
  • Polar Alignment Scope
  • 12v DC Cigarette Power Cable

Specifications

Mount TypeGerman Equatorial
Payload Capacity25kg
Positioning AccuracyUp to 1 arc minute
Slewing SpeedUp to 3.4°/sec (800X).
PortsUSB, SNAP, Power, ST-4 & Synscan Hand Controller (optional)
ST-4 type Autoguider InterfaceSupports 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x 1x guiding rate
Motor TypeMicro step driven 1.8° stepper motors
Resolution0.144 arc sec (or 9,024,000 steps/rev.)
Tracking RateSidereal, Lunar, Solar
Tracking ModesDual Axis, R.A. Tracking
Power RequirementDC11~16V 4A
Alignment MethodsOne-star Alignment, Two-star Alignment, Three-star Alignment
Slow Motion ControlR.A. & Dec (motor controlled)
Tripod2" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe
Tripod Height85-147cm
Tripod Weight7.5Kgs
Mount Height41cm
Mount Weight16Kgs
CounterweightsTwo 5.1Kg
Total Weight23.5Kgs (counterweight not included)
Power Requirements12 VDC 2Amp Tip positive (not supplied)

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