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Mounts & accessories > Mounts > Equatorial with GoTo > Skywatcher > EQ5 > Skywatcher Mount AZ-EQ5-GT SynScan GoTo
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Product no.: 46071

Mount AZ-EQ5-GT SynScan GoTo

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Product description

The AZ-EQ is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavy-duty Go-To/Tracking astronomical mount in both Alt-Azimuth (AZ) and Equatorial (EQ) modes.

Supplied with a Synscan computerised handset with dual AZ/EQ firmware, it can automatically find and track over 42,900 celestial objects from its database.

In EQ mode, the AZ-EQ5GT is designed for either visual use or precise astro-imaging.

In AZ mode, it is primarily intended for visual use, and in this mode, two telescopes can be mounted simultaneously in parallel.

A great feature of the AZ-EQ5GT is the patented ‘Freedom-Find’ dual-encoder technology. This allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information. This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.

  • Transmission: 135:1 Worm Drive + 36:12 Timing Belt Drive + 64 Micro-Step/1.8° Stepper Motor Drive
  • Gear Ratio: 810
  • Resolution: 5184000 Counts/Rev (approx. 0.25 arc-second)
  • Maximum Slewing Speed: 3.4°/second
  • Auto-Guiding Speed: 0.125x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x & 1x

Specifications

Capacity


Max. additional load capacity (kg)
15
Polar elevation setting (°)
0-90
Counterweight(s) (piece)
2
Diameter of counterweight bar (mm)
18
Software
SynScan
Positioning
1, 2 or 3 stars
Language
English
Database
42.900
Connection manual controller
RS-232
Interfaces
Autoguider, RS-232
Power supply
12
Weight (g)
7700
Power consumption (mA)
2000
Tracking speeds
solar, lunar, sideral
Tracking modes
Alt-azimuth or equatorial
Drive type
Worm wheel

Special features


PEC correction
yes
GoTo system
yes
Pointing with coordinates
yes
Updateable via web
yes
Accessory tray
yes

Equipment


Tripod
Tripod

Tripod


Tripod material
Stahl
Tripod leg diameter (mm)
51

General


Colour
white
Total weight (kg)
19,5
Type
Mount
Type of build
Equatorial
Series
EQ5

GoTo control


Software
SynScan
GoTo Language
multilingual
Tracking modes
altazimuth, equatorial North-South
Tracking speeds
sideral, solar and lunar
GPS
optional
Alignment method
3-star
Database
42900

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*All prices include VAT plus shipping costs.

Skywatcher Mount AZ-EQ5-GT SynScan GoTo
This accessory allows you to operate the equatorial iEQ45 Pro mount in alt-azimuth.

Skywatcher Mount AZ-EQ5-GT SynScan GoTo
Equatorial mode

Customer reviews

AZ EQ5

Review by regulus on 03.06.2015 09:45:55

( 2 / 5 )

The mount and tripod arrived well packaged inside two boxes. The installation instructions were clear and simple. It took me only a few minutes to set the mount up and try it in AZ mode in the first night. Go to accuracy was excellent and the Synscan v4 software was reliable and bugless. The entire setup is portable and easy to carry around.

During subsequent utilizations, particularly in EQ mode, I’ve noticed an annoying play in the Dec axis, despite the fact that both clutches were tight. A smaller play also exists in RA axis. This situation is noticeable even when a small tube such as an ED80 is used.

For visual the problem is barely tolerable, but for astrophotography purposes the situation is quite unacceptable. There is just too much wiggle!

It’s so disappointing that a very interesting product is plagued by these glitches, probably caused by a less than optimal quality control.

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