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 Type | German Equatorial |
Payload Capacity | 25kg |
Positioning Accuracy | Up to 1 arc minute |
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 |
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 |
Power Requirement | DC11~16V 4A |
Alignment Methods | One-star Alignment, Two-star Alignment, Three-star Alignment |
Slow Motion Control | R.A. & Dec (motor controlled) |
Tripod | 2" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe |
Tripod Height | 85-147cm |
Tripod Weight | 7.5Kgs |
Mount Height | 41cm |
Mount Weight | 16Kgs |
Counterweights | Two 5.1Kg |
Total Weight | 23.5Kgs (counterweight not included) |
Power Requirements | 12 VDC 2Amp Tip positive (not supplied) |
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