EQ8-Rh Mount Head Only with Counterweights
Sky-Watcher
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The Sky-Watcher EQ8-Rh is an observatory-class German equatorial GoTo mount featuring a precision Renishaw 11.8-million tick encoder on the right ascension axis, virtually eliminating periodic error for ultra-precise tracking during long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography. With a robust 110-pound payload capacity, dual belt drives on both axes for smooth and quiet operation, integrated cable management, and full SynScan GoTo control supporting over 42,000 celestial objects, this mount is engineered for serious astrophotographers and permanent installations seeking uncompromised pointing accuracy and reliability.
Specifications
| Payload Capacity | 110 lb |
| Counterweight Count | 2 |
| RA Encoder Resolution (arc-seconds) | 0.11″ |
| SynScan Database Objects | 42900 |
| Power Ports | 3 |
| Payload Capacity (metric) | 50 kg |
| Hybrid Stepper Motor | 0.9° |
| Mount Head Weight (metric) | 25.8 kg |
| USB Ports | 4 |
| RA Encoder Resolution | 11.8 |
| Positioning Accuracy | 5′ |
| Counterweight Weight Each | 22 lb |
| Drive System | Dual Belt Drives |
| Serial Ports | 3 |
| GoTo Control | ✓ |
| PC Direct Control | ✓ |
| Mount Head Weight | 56.8 kg |
| Counterweight Weight Each (metric) | 10 kg |
| Maximum Slew Speed | 1000° |