HEQ5 Pro Computerized Equatorial Mount - S30400
Sky-Watcher
From $1,475.00
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The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro is a portable computerized German equatorial mount designed for both visual astronomy and astrophotography, featuring a 30-pound payload capacity and precision GoTo tracking. Equipped with the SynScan V5 hand controller offering access to over 42,900 celestial objects, the mount delivers 1 arc-minute positioning accuracy and includes permanent periodic error correction (PPEC) for steady long-exposure imaging. Its compact mount head at under 22 pounds, belt-driven stepper motor system, and built-in illuminated polar scope make it an ideal choice for amateur astrophotographers and visual observers seeking a portable yet capable platform that balances performance with manageable weight.
Specifications
| Payload Capacity | 30 lb |
| Mount Head Weight | 22 kg |
| Tripod Weight | 12.3 kg |
| Assembled Weight Without Counterweights | 33 lb |
| Counterweight | 11 kg |
| Positioning Accuracy | 1′ |
| Stepper Motor Step Angle | 1.8° |
| Stepper Motor Micro Steps | 64 |
| Object Database | 42900 |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 1.75 in |
| Latitude Range | 15° |
| Hand Controller | SynScan V5 |
| Periodic Error Correction | Permanent (PPEC) |
| Drive System | Belt-driven stepper motors |
| Autoguider Port | ✓ |
| Built-in Polar Scope | ✓ |
| USB Connectivity | ✓ |
| WiFi Capable | ✓ |