EQ8-R Mount with Pier Tripod
Sky-Watcher
From $6,009.95
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Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher's popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever. This all-metal mount delivers a staggering 110 pounds of payload capacity, making it ideal for large optical tubes and heavy imaging rigs. Streamlined design and improved motor positioning allows for dual belt drives providing minimal backlash and significantly reduced periodic error, which means smoother, more accurate tracking. This observatory-class mount can be controlled PC Direct or even completely remote and yet still be run by the tried-and-true SynScan V5 hand controller with a 42,000+ object database.
Sky-Watcher USA
EQ8-R Mount with Pier Tripod
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$6,009.95
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Specifications
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 2.36 in |
| Mount Head Weight | 56.5 kg |
| Included Connectors | 4 USB Ports, 3 Serial Ports, 3 Power Ports (2.1mm) |
| Object Database Size | 42900 |
| Motor Type | Hybrid Stepper |
| Tripod Height Range Maximum | 58.63 in |
| Slew Speeds Available | 10 |
| Tripod Weight | 64.8 kg |
| SNAP Port | ✓ |
| Counterweight Mass | 22 lb |
| Drive System | Dual Belt Drive |
| Motor Step Size | 0.9° |
| Dovetail Style | D-Style |
| Payload Capacity | 50 lb |
| Mount type | German Equatorial |
| Homing Sensors | ✓ |
| Positioning Accuracy | 5′ |
| Cable Management | Integrated Thru-Mount System |
| Maximum Slew Speed | 1000° |
| Control Options | Hand Controller, PC Direct, USB, ASCOM Compatible |
| GoTo System | SynScan V5 |
| Tripod Height Range Minimum | 49.75 in |
| Alignment Procedures | One, Two, Three-Star |