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Mounts & accessories > Mounts > Equatorial with GoTo > Skywatcher > EQ6 > Skywatcher Mount EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo
Product no.: 4070

Mount EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo

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Product description

The EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo mount:

This is the largest and most capable mount made by Sky-Watcher. It has been specially developed to be able to support heavy telescope OTAs of up to 18Kg, stably and vibration-free. This is the optimal requirement for successful astrophotography, which depends on very precise movement of the mount when tracking. It comes in a white design, and already has GoTo control built-in. Virtually no other mount offers better value for money than the EQ-6, making it highly popular among amateur astronomers. Even at the high GoTo speed, the powerful stepper motors on the right ascension and declination axes slew the telescope very quietly, so that your neighbours' sleep will not be disturbed in any way. Quick and effortless alignment with the North Pole for astrophotography is by means of a backlit polar finder.

Mount and control features:


  • GoTo control with clearly laid-out hand box (operable even wearing gloves)
  • red line display (dimmable) and red backlit buttons
  • 1, 2 or 3 star alignment available
  • about 13,700 pre-programmed astronomical objects available
  • 25 user objects can be set and setting coordinates directly is possible
  • speed 3.4° / second
  • tracking modes: sidereal, lunar, solar and sidereal with PEC
  • recalibration of the object possible
  • update-capable from the Internet
  • control via PC possible (RS232)
  • autoguiding via interface
  • periodic error correction (for astrophotography)
  • polar finder can be illuminated and is adjustable via scales or constellation illustration
  • GPS function via optional add-on possible
  • consumption and temperature display
  • Version 3
  • can carry up to 18Kg (for visual observing, even more)
  • Included with the mount:

  • EQ-6 Pro SynScan mount with GoTo control
  • sturdy steel tripod (height adjustment from 85cm to 147cm)
  • extra brace with eyepiece tray
  • counterweights

The heavy-duty Sky-Watcher HEQ-5 and EQ-6 equatorial mounts come in three versions: Classic, SynTrek and SynScan. The classic version is the strandard design with no extras, the other versions are known by the suffix 'SynTrek' or 'Pro SynScan'. While in the classic version uses simple DC motors, high-quality stepper motors are used for the upgraded versions. The SynTrek comes with a simple hand control but the SynScan, however, is supplied with a SynScan hand control box with full computer-controlled GoTo functionality.

The SynTrek version can be connected to a SynScan hand control box, available separately, upgrading it to full SynScan capability.

The Mount comes complete with a GP clamp, as well as with a 3 inch clamp ('Losmandy clamp').

Our expert comment:

Skywatcher is changing the interface on the newest version of the EQ-6 mount. You can find out here which EQMOD cable you require depending on which version of EQ-6 you have. If your mount has a DB9 interface (also known as a serial port, as found on older computers), these are the suitable EQMOD cables:

https://www.astroshop.eu/datenkabel-adapter/pierro-astro-usb-eq6-direkt-schnittstelle-fuer-skywatcher-eq6-n-eq6-orion-atlas/p,58297

https://www.astroshop.eu/datenkabel-adapter/pegasusastro-eqdir-usb-stick-fuer-skywatcher-montierungen-mit-db9/p,61892

https://www.astroshop.eu/datenkabel-adapter/ertl-elektronics-adapter-eqdir-rs232-fuer-skywatcher-eq6/p,49908

https://www.astroshop.eu/datenkabel-adapter/primalucelab-eqmod-usb-schnittstelle-fuer-skywatcher-eq-6/p,51735

If you purchased your EQ-6 recently and it has the new interface panel (along with an RJ-45 male connector, similar to the EQ-6-R or the AZ-EQ-6), the cables listed below should fit this new version of the EQ-6. However, we are still gathering information to confirm this (updated end of October 2022):

https://www.astroshop.eu/datenkabel-adapter/pierro-astro-usb-heq5-direkt-schnittstelle-fuer-skywatcher-heq5-eq8-az-eq6-az-eq5-eq6-r/p,48677

https://www.astroshop.eu/datenkabel-adapter/ertl-elektronics-adapter-eqdir-usb-fuer-skywatcher-eq-3-5-8-heq5-azeq6-eq6-r/p,49806

https://www.astroshop.eu/datenkabel-adapter/pegasusastro-eqdir-usb-stick-fuer-skywatcher-montierungen-mit-rj45/p,61889

If your mount already has a USB interface on the panel, you do not need an additional cable. Simply identify the COM port using the device manager and set the baud rate to 115200. If you are in doubt, send us a picture of your mount's interface panel by email.

Specifications

Capacity


Designation
EQ-6 Pro Synscan
Max. additional load capacity (kg)
20
Power supply
12
Power consumption (mA)
2000
Drive type
Worm wheel

Special features


GoTo system
yes
Controllable via PC
yes
Updateable via web
yes
Accessory tray
yes
Polar axis scale
yes

Equipment


Tripod
Tripod
Pole finder
yes
cigarette lighter socket
yes
Counterweights (piece)
2

Tripod


Stand column
-
Max. tripod height (cm)
147
Tripod weight (kg)
7,4
Tripod material
Stahl

General


Length (mm)
-
Width (mm)
-
Height (mm)
-
Total weight (kg)
18,2
Type
Mount
Type of build
Equatorial
Series
EQ6

GoTo control


Database
42900
GPS
no

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Skywatcher Mount EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo
Skywatcher Mount EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo
Skywatcher Mount EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo
Skywatcher Mount EQ-6 Pro SynScan GoTo

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