German Equatorial Mount Skywatcher GOTO HEQ5SynScan

The HEQ5 mount is a GOTO or computerized mount, which incorporates a more precise gear and movement system than its predecessor EQ5. The crown and bisenphin system guarantees maximum precision in the movement of the frame, the SynScan program corrects the periodic error caused by the gear system. Dual axis motor, with various speeds (0.25x to 800x) of search and guidance (Lunar, Solar and Sidereal), both in the northern and southern hemispheres.
The SynScan system allows the storage of up to 42,000 celestial reference points . And its library also includes information on more prominent celestial objects, such as asteroids and comets.
The mount includes the SynScan Computer controller , which will allow easy control of your telescope through your PC via RS-232 connection to the remote control. This same guide port (AUTO-GUIDER) will be useful if you want to use this telescope for astrophotography . The command responds immediately to the contact of any key. There is also the possibility of incorporating a GPS into the equipment to facilitate data entry into the system. The software will always be upgradeable via the web.
Frame Features:

• Mount Type: German Equatorial HEQ5
  
• Dovetail holder: dovetail 1.75 "
  
• Motion control: AR and DEC axes
  
• Control knob: EQ SynScan
  
• 42,000 objects
• Piggyback Support: Yes
  
• Accessory tray: Yes
  
• Motors: step by step
  
• Frame weight: 10.22Kg
  
• Tripod mount weight: 14.92Kg
  
• Counterweights: 2 x 5.1Kg
  
• Tripod: stainless steel with adjustable height 750-1270mm
  
• 220V transformer included.