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SkyWatcher EQ8

  
 
   
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$4,449.00
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Description

After much anticipation Skywatcher have announced the EQ8 is finally going into production towards the end of 2012 and will be released in 2013.

 

Early details 

Pier mounted (included), 50kg payload capacity, PPEC, High Resolution Encoders, Black Anodised, Aluminium Case.

Pre Orders being taken NOW

 

"Ideal grab-n-go EQ mount for field set up so I don't have to take the Losmandy Titan out of my observatory" - D.H. Newcastle.



Dual Encoder Design

Withth epatent dual encoder design, you may move the telescope to any positon manually or electronically without deactivating the tracking mode first.  After moving to a new object the telescope will automatically begin to track the new object accurately. No re-setup is required in one observing session.

Motors 

It utilises 0.9 degree per step bipolar stepper motors to get high resolution. It uses stepper motors without without reduction gear to drive worm shaft directly so to remove the periodic error caused by reduction gear.

Computer Operation

Couple this solidly-built mount withthe included SynScan computer controller to utilise many of the same functions and feature as SkyWatcher's most advanced SynScan Mounts. It can also be controlled by SynScan Tour.

PPEC

Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PEC) - corrects for periodic tracking errors inherent to all worm drives.

Specifications

 

SkyWatcher EQ8  
EQ Mount EQ8 High Precision EQ Mount
Tripod Pier Tripod
Power Supply 12v DC
Tripod / Pier Weight 31kg
EQ Head Weight 28.5kg
Counterweight 10kg
Hand Controller SynScan V3.?
Payload Capacity 50kg
R.A Worm Gear D= 219.5mm,  435 teeth, aluminium
Dec Worm Gear D= 219.5mm,  435 teeth, aluminium
R.A Axis D=55mm, Aluminium
Dec Axis D=55mm, Aluminium
Counterweight Shaft D=31.5mm
Latitude Adjustment 15°  -  65°
Azimuth Adjustment Around +/- 10°
Polar Scope Optional External Polar Scope
Polar Alignment Software adjustment or using External Polar Scope
Dual Encoder Control Yes
PEC EQ Mode
Initial Position R.A and Dec. reset when powered on
R.A Limitation Mechanical Limitation
Motor High resolution 12v DC Stepper Motors
Tracking Accuracy 0.1164 Arc Seconds
Tracking Speed Sidereal rate, Solar Rate, Lunar Rate, "Pec + Sidereal"
Tracking Mode Dual or Single Axis Tracking
Tracking EQ Mode
Database 42,000 Objects
Outlook Black Anodised

 

 


 


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